The Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with Airtel Nigeria, has commemorated International Volunteer Day 2025 by honouring the contributions of staff participating in its Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), a flagship initiative through which employees devote their time, skills, and personal resources to advancing the Foundation’s mission in 14 African markets.
The commemoration, held at Airtel Nigeria’s Headquarters in Lagos, featured team-building sessions, volunteer spotlights, and personal testimonials showcasing the meaningful impact employees continue to make in their communities. The event also served as a rallying call, encouraging more staff to enrol in the EVP and join the expanding volunteer network.
Over the years, the EVP has become a cornerstone of Airtel Africa Foundation’s social investment strategy, empowering employees to champion local CSR projects focused on education, digital skills, environmental sustainability, and youth empowerment.
Volunteers have played central roles in initiatives such as the International Day of Education Essay Competition, Teacher-for-a-Day classroom engagements, beach clean-ups, market sensitisation campaigns on plastic waste reduction, and the Airtel-3MTT NextGen Fellowship for young Nigerians.
Reflecting on the celebration, Dinesh Balsingh, chief executive officer, Airtel Nigeria, said:
“International Volunteer Day reminds us that real impact begins with people who are willing to show up and serve. Today, we honour the incredible dedication of Airtel employees, whose commitment of time and talent drives our progress. Their generosity is the backbone of our work and the reason we continue to transform communities across Africa.”
In Nigeria, the EVP has delivered measurable impact through landmark interventions, including financial support to Lagos State’s COVID-19 response efforts. In 2025 alone, Airtel Nigeria volunteers contributed over 200 service hours, touching the lives of more than 100,000 beneficiaries nationwide.
Femi Adeniran, director, Corporate Communications & CSR, further highlighted the spirit behind the programme:
“Volunteering is at the heart of who we are. Behind every empowered learner, every restored environment, and every connected community is an individual who chose to make a difference. We remain committed to using technology, resources, and collective human effort to build a digitally inclusive, socially responsible, and sustainable Africa.”
International Volunteer Day offers a global moment to recognise volunteers whose often unseen contributions deliver long-term social impact. As participation in the EVP continues to grow, the Airtel Africa Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to education, digital literacy, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunity for underserved communities across the continent.
