First Annual Report for the Organization

The Airtel Africa Foundation dedicated $6.2 million to projects in education, digital inclusion, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability during the 2025/26 fiscal year. This report is included in its first annual report, published on June 11.

Education received the largest share of the investment. Through its partnership with UNICEF, the foundation connected 1,028 additional schools to the internet. The program now connects a total of 3,296 schools across 13 African countries, giving more than two million students and nearly 39,000 teachers access to more digital resources.

Access to educational content also increased thanks to 64 free digital platforms. More than 11 million students accessed online learning resources free of charge.

At the same time, the foundation continued its efforts in school infrastructure. Seven public schools underwent complete renovations, while 43 others are continuing their modernization through the School Adoption Program.

In higher education, 257 full university scholarships supported students from Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda. This funding promotes access to STEM fields, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The foundation also strengthened the digital skills of 30,530 young people and women through various programs conducted with public and private partners.

For the coming year, Airtel Africa plans to expand its efforts by connecting 2,000 additional schools, awarding more than 600 university scholarships, and strengthening digital and financial inclusion initiatives in the continent’s most disadvantaged communities.