Vodacom Congo, Official Partner of the 20th Anniversary of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD)

OAFLAD is an annual conference that brings together First Ladies from different African countries. This platform enables them to share their experiences and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable development, the promotion of women’s and children’s rights on the continent, youth development and the promotion of gender diversity. The distinguished First Ladies will contribute with their expertise and experience to the developing policies and projects aimed at improving the quality of life for the continent’s populations, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable.

For Vodacom Congo, this is an opportunity to consolidate its commitment in the DRC, but also that of the Vodacom Group at a pan-African level, in favor of inclusion for all. Through its Group, Vodacom Congo is taking part in a vast pan-African program called “Africa.Connected”, which aims to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation through connectivity and access to Vodafone and Vodacom digital services and platforms.

“Our ambition to extend coverage and modernize networks to bridge the digital divide in the DRC is part of our pan-African Africa Connected program. This aims to support the inclusion of rural communities and SMEs, and to strengthen the digital and financial skills of women and young people, among others. In this way, we can ensure that no one is left behind,” said Khalil-Al-Americani, CEO of Vodacom Congo.

As an official sponsor of this major event, Vodacom Congo is committed to help meet the challenges of connectivity and affordability and to support positive synergies such as strategic alliances between governments, the private sector and development agencies and technology companies to improve the living conditions of African children, young people and women.

“We are proud to support OAFLAD. Each stakeholder at this high-level conference can bring a unique and different perspective. All these forces gathered around one table can accelerate Africa’s digital literacy program, which is the foundation of sustainable development”: Pamela ILUNGA, Deputy CEO of Vodacom Congo.

The next edition of OAFLAD will be marked by the official launch of the unifying campaign to achieve gender equality in Africa. The campaign aims to mobilize governments, civil society organizations and citizens to promote gender equality as a foundation for sustainable development on the continent, and will focus on four priority pillars: education, health, empowering women and young people, and combating violence against women and girls.

This meeting represents an opportunity to reiterate and strengthen cooperation between African countries, and to promote public policies across the four pillars mentioned above, with the aim of promoting access to essential services and raising awareness of the need to empower women and young people.

The program includes a plenary at the Parliament’s building –Palais du peuple in Kinshasa on the morning of 17 June 2023, followed by a gala dinner and a fundraising event to finance the organization’s projects in the evening. Prior to the day’s festivities, the public will be able to visit the “OAFLAD village”, a gathering several exhibitors including Vodacom Congo, specially built for the occasion on the esplanade of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, from 15 to 18 June 2023.

Further, together!

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Vodacom Group.

About Vodacom Congo:
For more than 21 years, Vodacom Congo has used its technology to support the socio-economic development of the DRC, providing a wide range of communication services, including voice, messaging, Internet, electronic money, and convergent services to more than 21 million subscribers and businesses since 2002. Through its policy of corporate social responsibility, Vodacom Congo gives people access to the most appropriate solutions and broadens social and financial inclusion. Its main objectives are to contribute to the development of the DRC, to reduce disparities between regions and to open up territories through the widest possible network coverage. For 21 years, Vodacom Congo has been a privileged and constant partner in the economic and social development of the Congo.

About OAFLAD/OAFLAD:
OAFLAD is a dynamic initiative through which the wives of African Presidents contribute to the development of their respective countries.

Its mission is to contribute to the health and well-being of children, young people and women through awareness-raising, resource mobilization and strategic partnerships.

Its vision is to develop Africa with healthy and empowered children, young people, and women.

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