Orange Foundation Botswana Celebrates Maarifa’s International Recognition

Orange Foundation Botswana is proud to announce that Maarifa, this year’s national winner of the 15th Edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP), has been awarded the International Jury’s Special Award at the international award ceremony held in Kigali, Rwanda last week. This achievement reflects their commitment, innovation, and the meaningful impact of their work.

Maarifa is an AI-powered EdTech social enterprise that provides affordable, high-quality online learning for secondary school students in Botswana, with plans to expand across Southern and East Africa. By leveraging AI-driven personalization, interactive digital content, and accessible pricing, Maarifa is working to close educational gaps and advance UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.

The Orange Foundation is proud to collaborate with Maarifa in taking this innovative solution to market furthering our commitment to empowering communities, fostering digital inclusion, and supporting impactful local entrepreneurship.