Airtel Africa hasย announced that its five-year partnership with United Nations Childrenโs Fund (UNICEF), aimed at transforming education across the continent, has connected over 1,200 schools to the internet.
The Airtel Africa-UNICEF partnership has also trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly a million learners with quality digital education resources across 13 African countries.
The partnership was launched in 2021 as part of Airtel Africaโs $57 million commitment to support the development of education and bridge the digital divide for vulnerable children in remote communities in collaboration with African governments.
Since the commencement of the partnership, Airtel Africa has prioritised the accessibility of online learning resources, including zero-rated educational platforms and teacher training, to support equitable learning opportunities for Africaโs children.
Airtel Africa CEO, Sunil Taldar, speaking on the success of the partnership while marking this yearโs Worldโs Childrenโs Day said:
“Our mission is to transform lives, and through our collaboration with UNICEF, we are witnessing the profound impact that connectivity and digital resources can have on Africaโs children and teachers. For every school we have connected and for each teacher trained on using these digital tools, we are taking tangible steps toward realizing our commitment to bridging the digital divide, advancing educational equality and restating our commitment to the relentless pursuit of a better future for African children on the continent.
According to Mr. Taldar, โby equipping these schools with internet connectivity and training teachers on how to use the digital tools, Airtel Africa and UNICEF are providing Africaโs children, particularly those in underserved and remote regions, with the digital tools and skills they need to thrive in a technology-driven world. This is why we are celebrating with the children on this special occasion of World Childrenโs Day, specially dedicated to them and all the effort aimed at securing and improving their future.
The partnership has expanded digital learning to learners in 13 countries since its launch. The countries include Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
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