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May 15, 2025, Yaoundé: UNICEF Cameroon and IHS Cameroon, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, have entered into a partnership to support UNICEF’s Connect My School Initiative. This initiative aims to provide digital learning opportunities to children and young people in Cameroon.
The partnership includes the construction of an e-container equipped with IT materials and powered by solar. This modern infrastructure will provide digital learning opportunities and resources for children in the Southwest Region of Cameroon. By integrating recycled materials, the project promotes sustainability and aims to bridge the digital divide by providing access to quality education.
In addition, the initiative will organize an Education-Technology Bootcamp to increase digital awareness among children and young people, further fostering innovation and problem-solving skills. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to improve digital literacy and address local challenges. The initiative also includes training for teachers at Government Bilingual High School Sodiko in Douala, focusing on best practices in digital pedagogy to enhance the quality of education and create a more sustainable learning environment.
"This partnership reflects our strong commitment to advancing education and digital inclusion for children and young people in Cameroon. Through the strategic collaboration and increased access to digital learning, we aim to create a model for sustainable development, leveraging technology to transform the educational landscape", said Olufemi Arosanyin, Chief Executive Officer, IHS Cameroon.
"We recognize and welcome IHS Cameroon's commitment to helping UNICEF achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for children", said Nadine Perrault, UNICEF Representative for Cameroon.
UNICEF and IHS Cameroon have a long-standing partnership focused on improving the lives of children in Cameroon, particularly in crisis-affected regions. Their collaboration addresses critical issues including education, health, and digital inclusion. The Connect My School Initiative exemplifies their joint efforts to ensure every child has access to quality education through innovative solutions.
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About IHS Towers: IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has over 39,000 towers across its eight markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zambia. For more information, please email: communications@ihstowers.com or visit: www.ihstowers.com
About UNICEF: UNICEF promotes the rights and well-being of every child; in everything we do. We work in 190 countries and territories around the world with our partners to turn this commitment into practical action, with a special focus on reaching the most vulnerable and marginalized children, for the benefit of all children, everywhere. And we never give up.
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