TECNO Mobile has announced the expansion of its global partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launching a new three-year initiative titled “Together We Can Bring Education to African Children & Youth.” The program aims to provide quality education to more than 54,000 refugee children and support 15 DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) scholars across Africa, strengthening efforts toward sustainable development on the continent.
The renewed partnership, first established in 2020, has already benefited over 17,000 refugee children and dozens of scholars by supporting primary education, teacher training, and school infrastructure in countries such as Kenya and Uganda. With this new phase, TECNO and UNHCR will focus on enrolling out-of-school children in primary schools, particularly in refugee-hosting regions like Kenya’s Dadaab and Kakuma camps, which together house more than 217,000 school-aged refugee children.
Initial support in 2025 will reach at least 18,000 refugee children and five DAFI scholars, with the broader goal of enrolling over 55,000 children in the coming years. The initiative will provide scholastic materials, hygiene kits for girls, infrastructure upgrades, and resources for teachers and school activities.
The partnership is aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4, which calls for inclusive and equitable quality education for all. By combining resources and expertise, TECNO and UNHCR aim to create safe, stimulating learning environments and help refugee children unlock their full potential.
Kenya, currently hosting more than 774,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, is among the key beneficiaries of the initiative, with thousands of new students expected to benefit from the program in 2025 alone. The partnership also supports higher education opportunities for refugee scholars, helping them build brighter futures and contribute to their communities.