Airtel Congo DRC Partners in National Programme to Train 250,000 Youth in Digital Skills

Airtel Congo DRC  has announced its partnership in the national digital training programme for 250,000 youth, an initiative launched by the Ministry of Youth and Patriotic Awakening in collaboration with Cisco and Cybastion. The programme is a major step toward achieving President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi’s “RDC Nation Digital Horizon 2030” vision, which positions digital technology as a key driver of economic and social development, job creation, and youth empowerment across the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The initiative seeks to equip young Congolese with essential digital and entrepreneurial skills, including cybersecurity, programming, and innovation management, to prepare them for the rapidly evolving global digital economy. Airtel Congo DRC’s involvement underscores its commitment to strengthening digital inclusion and fostering a generation of tech-savvy leaders capable of shaping the nation’s future.

As part of the partnership, Airtel Congo DRC will provide free access to online educational content through its network, ensuring that training materials are available to all participants. The company will also establish a fully equipped training facility to support the training of trainers and create internship, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities for outstanding participants.

Airtel emphasized that the success of this initiative will be defined not only by the number of youth trained but by the transformative impact on lives and communities. By empowering young people with digital skills and opportunities, Airtel Congo DRC aims to contribute to building an inclusive, innovative, and self-reliant digital economy for the DRC.

This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the country’s journey toward digital sovereignty, aligning public and private efforts to make technology a central pillar of sustainable growth and youth empowerment in the Democratic Republic of Congo.