Ericsson strategic partnership (part of GEC)

Run in collaboration with UNESCO, the Earth Institute at Columbia University, Finja Five and Qualcomm, this programme will be implemented in Burma. Ericsson is investing £3.7 million in improving girls’ education to be match-funded by DFID.

The initiative aims to improve the learning outcomes of over 14,000 marginalised girls within 2 years by connecting schools through mobile broadband, delivering educational content and teacher training - enabling students to experience a 21st century education. Up to 600 scholarships will also be provided to marginalised girls, enabling them to stay in school and complete their secondary education.

Part of the Girls Education Challenge