Education serves as a fundamental pillar for societal progress, fostering economic empowerment and shaping future generations. However, access to essential learning resources remains a challenge for many children and young individuals. In a bid to bridge this gap, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has taken an active role in supporting education by donating exclusive, handcrafted backpacks from its ‘Aircrafted KIDS by Emirates’ collection, along with school supplies, to two non-profit organizations in Zambia.
Kucetekela Foundation and Alliance for Children Everywhere (ACE) Zambia are dedicated to empowering financially disadvantaged youth by providing educational opportunities and a nurturing environment to help them thrive. As part of its ongoing commitment to youth development, Emirates has extended its support to these organizations, ensuring students receive practical and stylish backpacks alongside essential stationery for their academic journey. This initiative aligns with Emirates’ mission to ‘connect communities’ by making meaningful contributions in the regions it serves.
To ensure every student received age-appropriate resources, Kucetekela Foundation and ACE Zambia selected a variety of backpacks from the ‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ collection. Each bag was meticulously handcrafted by Emirates Engineering using upcycled materials sourced from retired A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, demonstrating the airline’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Omar Bushlaibi, Country Manager, Zambia, Emirates, said: “Education, much like travel, broadens the mind and brings immeasurable value to society at large, providing the next generation with the essential tools to build a better future. Celebrating the values we share with ACE Zambia and Kucetekela Foundation, we wanted to support by providing school supplies and a little piece of Emirates’ history, in the form of upcycled backpacks. We have been committed to Zambia since our first flight in 2012, and we remain committed, not just to scaling our operations but to enriching the surrounding communities too.”
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