Huawei Joins UNESCO Global Alliance for Literacy to Step Up Talent Cultivation
28.2.2023 13:47:00 EET | Business Wire | Press release
Huawei announced it has joined the UNESCO Global Alliance for Literacy (GAL) on February 26th as part of the company’s lead up to the Mobile World Congress 2023. The announcement was made at a Digital Talent Summit co-hosted by Huawei and the UNECSO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) which serves as the Secretariat of the GAL.
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Representative from Huawei and UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning signs agreement (Photo: Huawei)
At the Summit, Huawei and the UIL agreed to jointly promote the use of technology to raise literacy. The two parties also signed a cooperation agreement under which Huawei will fund an expansion of the UIL’s current initiatives to enhance educators’ use of technology in developing countries. Currently, the UIL initiative operates in Bangladesh, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Nigeria, and Pakistan.
Huawei is the first private company to become an associate member of the GAL and the company is excited its own goals align with the GAL’s vision of eradicating digital illiteracy in young people.
UIL Director David Atchoarena explained at the event, “Our rapidly changing world calls for concerted efforts and strong partnerships to achieve quality education and lifelong learning for all.”
Atchoarena continued, “Huawei’s expertise in the area of innovation in learning will be a great asset to the Global Alliance for Literacy. Collaborative projects such as ours will ensure that no one is left behind on this journey.”
Huawei’s own Vice President of Corporate Communications Vicky Zhang also commented, “Getting the right education is often the key to success in life. As a major player in the technology sector, Huawei feels it has a responsibility to provide technology skills in all parts of the world, trying our best to include as many people as possible.”
“We are proud to join forces with UNESCO to better deliver on this responsibility,” Zhang added.
Huawei believes digital talent is a key driver in achieving digital transformation, solid economic growth, and better quality of life. Since 2008, Huawei has offered a wide and expanding range of talent programs. Under its Seeds for the Future umbrella, Huawei provides tens of thousands of people every year with scholarships and digital training courses targeting all age groups. The company also organizes and sponsors tech competitions where students can expand their knowledge, win prizes, and make new friends.
Dr. Piti Srisangnam, Executive Director of ASEAN Foundation applauded Huawei’s contribution to the local talent community. “The ASEAN Seeds for the Future program that we launched in 2022 together with Huawei has already become a resourceful platform for hundreds of local students in ten ASEAN countries to learn ICT knowledge and have cultural exchanges,” he said.
John Omo, Secretary General of African Telecommunication Union (ATU), also emphasized on the necessity of bridging the local talent to the international community. He said, “It is critical that youth in Africa have access to global opportunities and can be a part of global conversations.”
Sen. Jorge Ramirez Marin, President of the Commission of Science and Technology of Mexico Senate also called for a global synergy. “Digital education should be a factor that brings us closer to equity, instead of aggravating inequality,” he said.
The summit concluded with a profound and interesting panel session on imagining the future of education. The panel discussion was shared by George Gilder, the renowned economist and co-founder of the Discovery Institute, Dr. Ricardo Gil-da-Costa, the CEO and co-founder of Neuroverse, and two Huawei Seeds for the Future alumni.
So far, Huawei’s Seeds for the Future program has helped nurture more than 2.2 million digital talents in over 150 countries. The company’s ICT Academy can train about 200,000 students each year. In 2021, Huawei announced it had already invested US$150 million and planned invest another US$150 million in digital talent development before 2026, which is expected to benefit an additional 3 million people.
About the Global Alliance for Literacy
Since its launch in 2016, the Global Alliance for Literacy has driven international discourse and guided the agenda for literacy provision globally for those who need it most. The alliance includes 30 countries committed to improving youth and adult literacy. It serves as a platform for its members to discuss progress and challenges together, and to exchange knowledge and good practice.
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