In September 2024, 148 Airtel Nigeria employees and 21 students from Refiners Academy joined forces to clean up Baadun Beach in Lagos.

The impact of this work didn't go unnoticed. In December 2024, Airtel Nigeria received the 'Environment and Sustainability PR Award' at the LaPRIGA Awards, with judges praising the company's consistent grassroots engagement and commitment to climate restoration. Dinesh Balsingh, CEO and MD of Airtel Nigeria said: "These awards are a testament to our core belief that businesses have a responsibility to drive positive change in society."

By combining hands-on volunteering with environmental learning, Airtel Nigeria is showing that meaningful change starts with community-led efforts.

In September 2024, 148 Airtel Nigeria employees and 21 students from Refiners Academy joined forces to clean up Baadun Beach in Lagos.

The impact of this work didn't go unnoticed. In December 2024, Airtel Nigeria received the 'Environment and Sustainability PR Award' at the LaPRIGA Awards, with judges praising the company's consistent grassroots engagement and commitment to climate restoration. Dinesh Balsingh, CEO and MD of Airtel Nigeria, said: "These awards are a testament to our core belief that businesses have a responsibility to drive positive change in society."

By combining hands-on volunteering with environmental learning, Airtel Nigeria is showing that meaningful change starts with community-led efforts.

In November 2024, Airtel Uganda, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), marked World Children's Day under the theme 'Empowering children in Uganda through technology and design'. The event united policymakers, civil society leaders and students across the country to celebrate the transformative power of digital education.

A major highlight of the celebration was the student innovation showcase, where young innovators presented tech-driven solutions addressing real-world challenges. Trinity College Nabbingo stood out, earning the top award for its outstanding project focused on protecting children's rights through empowerment, protection and partnerships. Their achievement underscored the impact of Airtel Uganda's digital initiatives in nurturing creativity and critical thinking among students.

Airtel Zambia, in partnership with the Zambia Information CommunicationTechnology Authority (ZICTA), has launched a nationwide e-waste awareness campaign aimed at addressing the country’s growing electronic waste problem. With mobile phones alone accounting for 60.7% of Zambia’s e-waste, the initiative sets out to educate the public on responsible disposal and promote more sustainable consumer habits.

As part of the campaign, Airtel Zambia has installed e-waste drop-off boxes at all 61 of its retail stores, making it easy for customers and community members to safely discard old devices, batteries and radios. This hands-on approach not only supports environmental protection but reinforces Airtel Zambia’s commitment to driving sustainable behaviour change at scale.

On International Women’s Day 2025, we reaffirmed our commitment to empowering women as catalysts of economic growth across the continent and key drivers of the future of the business. We continue to take deliberate steps to support and spotlight women’s contributions through targeted action.

Aligned to the global theme of ‘accelerate action’, we scaled initiatives such as the global accelerator and mentorship schemes, while advancing in-market programmes. These included ‘Girls4Girls’ in Kenya – mentorship network pairing senior women leaders with young professionals to build leadership skills – and ‘Airtel Divas Zambia’ which is a programme to identify, recognise and develop high-performing women across commercial teams.

Investing in women-led programmes and education is vital. When we acknowledge and empower women’s initiatives, we build diversity into our business for the long-term. But more than that, we also improve job security, enhance income opportunities, and create a ripple effect that benefits families, communities and entire economies.