14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft is one of the companies that joined a larger effort launched by the UN Refugee Agency to support the Innovation and Education units in Africa, thus trying to provide Dadaab youths with easy access to technology.
The Redmond-based giant has donated $250,000 (€193,000) to build primary and secondary schools that would be able to provide computers and training support, AllAfrica writes.
"We warmly welcome this initiative," said Elike Segbor, UNHCR's Representative in Kenya.
"Access to quality education is a key precondition for the economic development and self-reliance of refugees as well as the enjoyment of many other human rights."
Microsoft has launched some initiatives in several African regions, promising to donate not only money, but also computers and software to support the local communities. Until now, 145 students in Dadaab have applied for taking IT classes following Microsoft’s donations.