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October 24, 2025
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Airtel and UN team up to tackle Rwanda’s digital divide with free internet and skills training

Airtel and UN team up to tackle Rwanda’s digital divide with free internet and skills training

Airtel, the UN, and Rwanda are partnering to provide free internet and digital skills training to underserved communities at local centers...

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The Airtel Africa Foundation has partnered with the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Rwanda’s Information Society Authority (RISA), and Cisco to launch a digital skills program in Rwanda. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by providing free internet connectivity and digital skills training to underserved communities.

  • The program, announced in Kigali, leverages the existing Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative.
  • Airtel Africa Foundation will provide free internet connectivity, routers, Wi-Fi, and data packages to the DTC locations.
  • The ITU will supply the digital skills training content and manage networking opportunities.
  • RISA acts as the key national partner, integrating the program into Rwanda's digital strategy.
  • Antoine Sebera, CEO of RISA, highlighted that 900 million people in Africa remain unconnected.

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