Airtel Africa, UNICEF Mark Achievements in Digital Education Partnership

On Nov 25, 2024

Airtel Africa, a prominent telecommunications provider, and UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) have announced the achievements of their five-year collaboration focused on enhancing digital education across Africa.

Since its launch in 2021, the initiative has connected over 1,500 schools to the Internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and provided nearly one million children with access to high-quality digital learning resources.

The partnership was launched in 2021 as part of Airtel Africa’s $57 million commitment to support the development of education and bridge the digital divide for vulnerable children in remote communities.#WorldChildrensDay https://t.co/w24HEYS7f6 pic.twitter.com/jmzms4GZSu

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Backed by Airtel Africa’s $57 million investment, the partnership focuses on bridging the digital divide for vulnerable children in remote communities. Working alongside governments in 13 African countries, it has increased access to online learning platforms and equipped teachers with the skills to effectively use digital tools in classrooms.

Speaking on World Children’s Day, Airtel Africa CEO Sunil Taldar highlighted the programme’s transformative impact:
“Through our collaboration with UNICEF, we are changing lives. Every school connected and every teacher trained brings us closer to closing the digital divide and ensuring educational equity for Africa’s children.”

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He also emphasised the initiative’s commitment to equipping underserved schools with internet access and empowering educators to prepare students for a technology-driven future.

The programme now spans Chad, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.

UNICEF has commended the initiative as a pivotal step towards achieving educational equity across Africa, stressing the importance of public-private partnerships in overcoming barriers to learning.

This collaboration reaffirms Airtel Africa’s dedication to using technology to empower communities and create opportunities for children across the continent.

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