Infosys, Street Child to render access to Quality Education in Ukraine
Infosys, on January 27th announced a critical milestone in its three-year collaboration with Street Child, for addressing the educational challenges which are faced by children in crisis-affected regions of Ukraine. This collaboration addresses the significant disruption to Ukraine's education system that has caused by the ongoing conflict, which has impacted more than 3,700 educational institutions and destroying 365 schools, as reported by Save the Children. This conflict has forced around 1.9 million children which is nearly half of Ukraine’s school aged population to partially or completely rely on remote learning solutions. Recognizing this critical requirement, Infosys joined hands with Street Child for launching 2 impactful initiatives.
Tom Dannatt, CEO & Co-Founder, Street Child, said, "At Street Child, we're working to create a world where every child is safe, in school and learning. Unfortunately, the reality for Ukrainian children is that a significant number of them cannot attend a physical classroom, and so we're focusing efforts on where we can make the biggest difference. In this case, that means making the most of digital education. Although we're still in the early stages, we're proud to have worked with Infosys to support more than 1,000 children amid this terrible conflict. The early success of this scheme demonstrates the transformative potential to deliver quality education in many crisis-affected regions worldwide."
Thirumala Arohi, Executive Vice President, Head - Education, Training and Assessment, Infosys, said, "The collaboration between Infosys and Street Child is crucial as it directly addresses the devastating impact of the conflict on Ukraine's education system. With hundreds of schools destroyed and millions of children displaced or relying on remote learning, access to quality education has become a critical need. Infosys brings to this collaboration not only its technological expertise but also a deep commitment to social impact.”
“Together with Street Child, we are providing tangible solutions through the establishment of seven Digital Learning Centers that offer secure physical spaces equipped with the necessary technology and are leveraging Infosys Springboard to enable a digital transformation program to offer tailored courses for effective online learning. This holistic approach empowers students to continue their education, supports teachers in adapting to new learning environments, and ultimately contributes to building a more resilient educational foundation for the future of Ukraine," he added.
