TECNO, a leading technology brand, has extended its partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to support its global primary education program. Since the collaboration began in 2020, the initiative has been focused on providing quality education for refugee children and young people across Africa.
In the past four years, the partnership has positively impacted 17,370 refugee children and 40 refugee scholars from the DAFI program. It has also provided essential support to teachers and schools. In 2024, TECNO’s contributions will help over 7,000 children in Kenya as part of an effort to enroll 11,500 new refugee students this year.
Kenya, which hosts 774,370 refugees as of May 2024, is the fifth largest refugee-hosting country in Africa. Refugee camps like Dadaab and Kakuma, as well as the Kalobeyei Settlement Center, house more than 217,000 school-aged children. Despite efforts, only 53% of these children are enrolled in schools, highlighting the urgent need for educational support.
TECNO’s 2024 financial contributions are aimed at improving educational outcomes by providing students with materials, hygiene kits for girls, better school infrastructure, and resources for teachers. These efforts are crucial in giving refugee children the opportunity to thrive.
UNHCR Deputy Representative in China, Adriani Wahjanto, praised TECNO’s continued support, stating, “Their commitment helps bridge the gap in access to education for refugee children and creates opportunities for a brighter future.” Jack Guo, TECNO’s General Manager, added, “Education is the key to changing the destiny of refugee children, and we are proud to support this cause.”
With this renewed partnership, TECNO and UNHCR are working together to help improve education for refugee children in Kenya and beyond, providing them with a chance for a better future.
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