Monrovia, Liberia – Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Orange Liberia achieved a major milestone in its corporate social responsibility strategy today, successfully launching 10 new Digital Schools across Liberia alongside the commencement of the Education+ Back-to-School Initiative. The grand event, held at the company’s flagship Orange iCon16 headquarters, in attendance were government officials, key stakeholders, educators, and the most important attendees: the students and beneficiaries themselves.
The dual launch is poised to address key educational challenges in Liberia by tackling both the digital divide and the issue of basic resource scarcity in learning environments.
Empowering the Next Generation with Digital Tools
The inauguration of the 10 Digital Schools reinforces Orange’s flagship commitment to expanding digital inclusion. This program equips underprivileged schools in remote and underserved areas with comprehensive digital learning kits. These kits typically include essential technologies such as Raspberry Servers pre-loaded with educational content, tablets for interactive learning, and, critically, solar power systems to ensure consistent operation even in areas with unreliable electricity.
"Our Digital Schools are more than just computer labs; they are hubs of innovation and equal opportunity," stated a company representative at the launch. "By providing students with direct access to 21st-century digital tools, we are empowering them to compete globally and build a brighter future for Liberia."
Education+: Addressing the Need for Basic Resources
The Education+ Back-to-School Initiative is a new, crucial complement to the Digital Schools program. Recognizing that many children struggle to attend and focus in school due to a lack of basic materials, this initiative targets areas and children without the means or equipment for healthy learning.
The Education+ launch saw the first wave of educational materials distributed, notably including backpacks and notebooks, which are vital for a successful learning experience. The initiative's goal is to reduce the financial burden on vulnerable families and provide every child with the dignity and tools required to pursue their education without unnecessary obstacles.
A Unified Front for Education
The celebratory atmosphere at Orange iCon16 underscored the widespread support for these ventures. The event was a powerful affirmation of the collaboration between the private sector and civil society to achieve national development goals. The attendance of students and beneficiaries—their enthusiasm visible as they interacted with the new technology and received their supplies—served as a potent reminder of the direct impact these initiatives will have on individual lives and communities.
This launch represents a pivotal moment in Orange Liberia’s commitment to sustainable development, demonstrating that true corporate citizenship involves investing holistically in the nation's human capital—from digital literacy training to ensuring every child has a notebook to write their dreams in.
Orange Liberia is excited to embark on this new chapter and looks forward to sharing updates on the progress and impact of the 10 Digital Schools and the Education+ beneficiaries in the coming months.
