Vodafone Qatar is the Silver Sponsor of CSR Qatar 2013, a platform for corporate responsibility professionals in the country to learn and network alongside key stakeholders to develop and advance CSR.
“Vodafone is working to make the benefits of mobile available to everybody: Mobile has the potential to transform the lives of millions around the world. Although cultural factors, physical barriers and lack of access to technology exclude many people from the communication revolution, Vodafone is working hard to extend the benefits of mobile to everyone – wherever and however they live,” said Dana Haidan, Vodafone Qatar’s Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, at the CSR Qatar 2013 Summit being held in Doha.
Haidan also spoke about how Vodafone is working around the world to enable as many people as possible to share in the mobile internet revolution.
“The proliferation of mobile-connected devices is resulting in an explosion of data. It is estimated that more than 100 million smartphone users have each consumed more than 1 GB of data per month in 2012 – the equivalent of 250 songs, or 4,000 photographs. This is just the beginning: it is predicted that by 2016 global mobile data will reach 18 times current levels – a mind-boggling 130 exabytes annually. To put that in context, all the words ever spoken by human beings would add up to around 5 exabytes,” Haidan noted.
Haidan gave an overview of Vodafone’s women-focused initiatives such as Al Johara programme in Qatar which gives women in Qatar the chance to socialise, learn entrepreneurial skills and earn a living by selling Vodafone products and services to their friends, families and communities. Al Johara has created a community where women can access and share technology.
“The technology and services that Vodafone delivers are designed to give businesses and individuals access to opportunities. By working collaboratively with governments, industry bodies, NGOs, aid agencies and regulators we can increase their availability, and so truly democratise the mobile internet, enabling millions more people to connect. This is how Vodafone Qatar is making transformational change across the globe.” Haidan ended.
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