In a major boost to digital education and youth empowerment, Orange Sierra Leone (Orange SL), through the Orange Foundation, has officially launched a state-of-the-art Orange Digital Center Club at Every Nation College in Bo. The initiative marks another significant milestone in the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility drive aimed at strengthening education, promoting digital inclusion and advancing sustainable human capital development across Sierra Leone.
The official launch ceremony was led by the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sierra Leone, Madam Aïcha Touré, alongside senior Management staff and Directors of the company. Her presence underscored Orange SL’s unwavering commitment to investing in the future of young people through innovation, technology and skills development.
The event attracted a wide range of distinguished guests and community stakeholders, including the Deputy Registrar of Njala University, the Bo District Chairman, Principals from various secondary schools, senior administrative staff, lecturers, members of the media as well as staff and students of Every Nation College. The broad participation highlighted the growing importance of partnerships between the private sector, educational institutions and local communities in accelerating national development.
The newly commissioned digital center is fully furnished with modern computers, reliable internet connectivity and advanced digital learning tools tailored to enrich teaching and learning experiences. The center is expected to serve as a vibrant hub where students can acquire practical digital competencies, carry out research and explore emerging opportunities in information technology, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Delivering her keynote address, Madam Aïcha Touré stressed the urgent need for digital literacy in today’s global economy. She noted that empowering young people with relevant digital skills is critical not only to their personal growth but also to Sierra Leone’s national competitiveness and economic progress. According to her, initiatives such as the Orange Digital Center Club are specifically designed to bridge the digital divide, especially for students in underserved communities, while opening doors to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
The facility is expected to play a transformative role in youth development by equipping students with highly relevant skills, including computer literacy, coding, digital communication, critical thinking and problem-solving. Those competencies remain indispensable in a rapidly evolving digital age where access to technology increasingly determines access to opportunity.
Human capital development remains central to Sierra Leone’s long-term national vision and investments in education and digital infrastructure continue to be vital pillars of that agenda. Through this intervention, Orange SL is helping to nurture a new generation of innovative thinkers, skilled professionals and future leaders capable of contributing meaningfully to the country’s socio-economic transformation.
The Proprietor and Principal of Every Nation College, together with staff and students, expressed profound appreciation to Orange SL and the Orange Foundation for what they described as a timely and transformative intervention. They noted that the digital center will significantly improve academic performance, broaden access to learning opportunities and inspire creativity and innovation among students. The college community also pledged to manage the facility responsibly to ensure it fulfills its intended purpose.
Students who attended the launch shared their excitement, emphasizing that the availability of modern digital tools will greatly enhance their research capabilities, connect them to global knowledge platforms and better prepare them for higher education and the competitive job market.
This latest initiative by Orange Sierra Leone once again demonstrates the power of Corporate Social Responsibility in delivering meaningful social impact. By investing in youth digital education and skills development, the company continues to play a leading role in shaping a more inclusive, innovative and digitally empowered Sierra Leone.
The country’s ongoing digital transformation journey continues to highlight the importance of strategic partnerships in building a resilient and future-ready workforce capable of meeting the demands of the modern world.
