Liquid Intelligent Technologies came second in the live voting at The Africa Sustainable Futures Awards organised by the Financial Times, for our Community Schools Connectivity Programme.
These awards recognise innovative projects and initiatives that provide transformative solutions to some of the biggest development issues facing Africa today.
Partnering with UNICEF and the International Technology Union (ITU) Giga Project, our Map, Connect and Empower Project supports in bridging the gap that the digital divide in education has created by connecting schools to the internet.
It also allows schools to serve as a focal point for neighbouring communities, fuelling economic growth and development. So far, with 250,000 schools mapped across 12 counties and over 5,000 schools connected, the programme has reached 1.7 million students in less than 5 years. Our goal is to reach 100,000 schools across Africa in 10 years as we work toward a digitally connected future that leaves no African student behind.
This year the awards focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and investment that can provide access to clean energy and digital connectivity and ensure that urban infrastructure and natural ecosystems remain resilient to climate change.
Liquid were one of only 3 projects selected for the Innovation Showcase category that had been invited to pitch at the awards.
