The Airtel Africa Foundation, in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched a plan to positively impact over 10 million lives across the continent by 2030 through education, digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, and financial literacy programmes.
The announcement was made on Tuesday at a press conference in Lagos State, where the foundation was formally launched.
In his opening address, Dinesh Balsingh, Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, stated that the foundation was committed to enhancing Africa’s socio-economic landscape through education and digital empowerment.
“We gather today to officially present the Airtel Africa Foundation to the world. This foundation carries forward our tradition of social investment and multiplies its reach with a sharper focus, a stronger platform, and a groundbreaking vision.
“For the first time, the world will see in one frame the projects we are delivering across the continent. These initiatives are already catching light in classrooms, in hospitals, in rural communities, and in cities, where digital access determines the difference between stagnation and opportunity,” he said.
Balsingh explained that the foundation was equipping schools with devices, internet connectivity, and teacher training to prepare young Africans for self-reliance in the digital economy.
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