Olila Steven
Rural Futurist | Mastercard Foundation Scholar @ASU (Global Tech & Dev, Fall ’25) | YALI RLC EA Alum 56| WLF Youth Ambassador ’25 | Aspire Leader | WB Youth Summit ’25 Delegate | ICT4D & Disability Inclusion Advocate.
- Role
- Youth Ambassador at World Literacy Foundation
- Location
- Tempe, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Olila Steven
Mastercard Foundation Scholar | MSc Global Technology & Development, ASU | Digital Inclusion & Civic Tech Innovator | Champion of Rural Futurism. I am a community development practitioner, researcher, and social innovator using technology to drive inclusive development in rural and underserved communities. Currently pursuing my MSc in Global Technology and Development at Arizona State University as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, I focus on digital inclusion, civic tech, and data justice. Previously, I supported national legal identity access with NIRA Uganda and contributed to research and data-driven development projects with UBOS, Innovations for Poverty Action, and the Okere City Project. I have also designed chatbot innovations addressing SRHR, hygiene education, and GBV awareness, and participated in global youth leadership programs including YALI RLC East Africa and the World Literacy Foundation Youth Ambassador Program. I believe in Rural Futurism—a future where local communities drive change using technology, data, and community-led innovation.
Experience
Youth Ambassador
Jun 2025 — Present · US
The World Literacy Foundation (WLF) is a global non-profit dedicated to eradicating illiteracy and promoting education access. Operating in 110+ countries, WLF provides books, resources, and literacy programs to empower vulnerable children, breaking the cycle of poverty through education as a human right. The WLF Youth Ambassador Program engages young leaders aged 15-30 to advocate for literacy and educational equity. With 1,500+ ambassadors across 110+ countries, the program fosters leadership and collaboration to address global literacy challenges through training, mentorship, and impactful projects. Roles and Responsibilities- Advocacy & Awareness: Lead campaigns to promote literacy in communities, schools, and online, highlighting global literacy issues- Youth Mobilization: Inspire youth to join the global movement for educational change-Fundraising: Organize initiatives to fund WLF literacy programs for underserved children-Leadership Development: Build skills through training, mentorship, and webinars with experts-Global Collaboration: Work with international ambassadors to exchange ideas and amplify impact-Representation & Outreach: Represent WLF at events and contribute to media outreach-Program Support: Provide updates to coordinators to enhance program effectiveness. As a WLF Youth Ambassador, I am committed to advancing literacy, developing leadership skills, and supporting WLF’s mission to ensure every child can read and thrive.
Education
Rhema High School
Uganda Certificate of Education.
2012 — 2015
Arizona State University
Master of Science - MS
2025 — 2027
University of Oxford
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative/ United Nations Development Programme.
2022 — 2022
Lira Town College
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
2016 — 2017
Kyambogo University
Bachelors
2018 — 2022
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