Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Telenor has stood by Pakistan, and is living up to its purpose of connecting people to what matters most, and now committing to more. As the current situation does not warrant business as usual, Telenor Pakistan and Telenor Microfinance Bank have gone over and beyond and pledged PKR 1.6 billion, in cash and kind, towards COVID-19 relief efforts. The in-kind contribution has commenced through provision of subsidised and free services and offers and add-ons for telecom and banking consumers.
As the entire country has been swept with fear, concern and uncertainty, Telenor’s cash contribution is intended to provide relief and support to those that are fighting against the Coronavirus on the front lines. In collaboration with Pakistan Red Crescent, Telenor is providing Personal Protective Equipment to the real heroes – the doctors, health workers and law enforcement professionals. Moreover, Telenor will channel part of this contribution towards COVID testing in the country.
Telenor is making significant efforts towards e-learning by collaborating with Ministry of Information Technology and Virtual University of Pakistan under the DigiSkills Program to provide affordable access to youth; and providing free access to LinkedIn Learning platform on first come first serve basis to those looking to upskill themselves in order to find employment. Additionally, the organisation will be training 2,000 females entrepreneurs, students and children on digital skills and design thinking through webinars; and will be helping scale ed-tech start-ups with focus on STEM education under Telenor Velocity. Continuing with its tradition of over 5 years now, this Ramazan, Telenor Pakistan’s annual.
