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Refugees In Uganda Receive Connectivity From Avanti Communications and UNHCR

May 26, 2021

Avanti Communications (Avanti), has contributed technology to provide remote and off grid refugee settlements in Uganda with the delivery and installation of free solar powered satellite broadband connectivity and laptops to seven UNHCR, (the UN Refugee Agency) sites.ing its satellite technology to support refugees, host communities and humanitarian organizations in the region, through providing access to connectivity in the remotest of the locations.  

The donation is comprised of solar connectivity equipment, installation, laptops for each site, tablets, bandwidth, maintenance and customer support. The connectivity will enable refugees and their host communities to access information, humanitarian and livelihood services; working to create revenue generating opportunities, increase refugee self-reliance and ease the pressure on host countries.  

Avanti’s connected sites are in Adjumani, Bidibidi, Imvepi, Kiryandongo, Palabek and Rhino Camp refugee settlements. These settlements predominantly host refugees who fled conflict and violence in South Sudan.  

This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership between Avanti and UNHCR was first announced at the UN Global Refugee Forum in Geneva in December 2019. The completion of installations at the six sites realizes Avanti’s pledge at the Forum to support UNHCR through the provision of connectivity, increasing opportunities for people in some of the most disconnected locations. 

Emma Cherniavsky, CEO, UK for UNHCR, added: “Corporate partnerships play a vital role in supporting UNHCR’s humanitarian work. Avanti’s generosity and wealth of technical expertise will truly transform the lives of refugees and host communities, with connectivity that opens up opportunities to better access education and livelihoods opportunities.”    

Avanti’s Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Whitehill says, “Creating connections that improve lives is a driving force for our business. Avanti has launched and now operates satellites that deliver connectivity in areas difficult to reach, with the aim of helping people to realize their ambitions and build a better future for themselves and their families.” 

“We believe that refugees and the communities that host them must be part of a connected society and have access to technology that helps them build a better future for themselves and their families,” says UNHCR Representative to Uganda, Joel Boutroue thanking Avanti for its contribution towards the implementation of the Global Compact on Refugees in Uganda. 

Filed Under: Agencies, Organizations, Solar

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