By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
The MTN Congo Foundation has
issued more than 31,000 digital skills certificates to young people in the
Republic of Congo through its MTN Skills Academy programme since February 2025,
highlighting its efforts to expand digital skills development and improve
employment opportunities for young Congolese.
The Foundation shared the
achievement during an Afterwork Connect event held on November 6, which brought
together several stakeholders in the sector to exchange experiences, showcase
initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Speaking at the event,
Vanessa T., Executive Director of the MTN Congo Foundation, presented several
initiatives undertaken by the organisation in the areas of education and
health, highlighting its commitment to improving the lives of communities.
Through the MTN Skills
Academy programme, more than 31,000 certificates have been issued since
February 2025, providing young Congolese with digital skills and supporting the
development of new professional opportunities.
The presentation also
highlighted the results of the Foundation’s employee volunteering programme,
"21 Days of Y'ello Care", which demonstrates the commitment of MTN
Congo employees to supporting communities.
In the health sector, the
Foundation’s solar electrification projects for health facilities are
contributing to improved operating conditions and the quality of services
provided to the population.
The initiatives reflect the
Foundation’s approach to supporting development through training, community
engagement and improved access to essential services.
Discussions during the
Afterwork Connect also provided an opportunity for participants to share
experiences, recognise ongoing commitments and explore new perspectives for
collaboration.
The Foundation said the
gathering demonstrated how corporate commitment and collective action can serve
as important drivers of social progress and contribute to the development of
communities.
