Safaricom Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to community empowerment by donating 50 laptops, 10 Wi-Fi routers, and six months of free internet to five schools in Bahir Dar and Gondar. The initiative aims to build the capacity of the computer labs in the schools, enhance digital literacy and create a more conducive learning environment for students in these regions.
In addition to supporting education, Safaricom Ethiopia has also extended health insurance coverage worth 150,000 birr to 100 low-income families in Bahir Dar. This initiative is designed to ease the financial burden of healthcare and improve the well-being of vulnerable families for an entire year.
During the handover ceremony, Tilahun Berhanu, External Affairs Executive Head of Department for Northeast and West, highlighted the significance of the donation: Access to information technology is key to the future success and competitiveness of our youth. By equipping these schools, we aim to create a more conducive environment for digital literacy. At the same time, the health insurance coverage will help ease the financial burden on beneficiary families for a year.
