Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation Supports 5,500 Students With School Supplies
Through the initiative, the foundation distributed 66,000 exercise books and 11,000 pens to schools and students in need across several regions of the country.
Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation has concluded a campaign providing educational materials to students across different parts of Ethiopia ahead of the new academic year.
Through the initiative, the foundation distributed 66,000 exercise books and 11,000 pens to schools and students in need across several regions of the country. The materials were delivered to communities including Tigray, the Northeast, Northwest, Afar, Central, Southern, Western and Eastern regions.
The campaign reached students in locations including Maryam Wale, Seleklika, Woldiya, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Semera, Teru, Mebay, Gereni, Adama, Bale Robe, Ginir, Arsi Negele, Sawla, Wolaita Sodo, Jimma, Ambo, Woliso, Nedda, Metu, Metti, Dire Dawa, Harar and Fiq, among other surrounding districts.
More than 5,500 students benefited from the initiative, receiving essential learning materials to support their return to school and participation in the new academic year.
Safaricom Ethiopia Foundation also acknowledged regional education bureau officials, district and city administration leaders and school principals whose collaboration helped facilitate the distribution and ensure the materials reached students who needed them.
