Leading and reliable mobile money service provider, Airtel money has handed over MK1. 5 million to Microfinance Annual Lake Conference.
The conference will take place from 27 to 28 October in Mangochi. The conference is a platform where microfinance institutions connect and exchange ideas, experiences and explore innovative solutions.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Airtel Money’s Business development manager Rabia Akimu said they have made the donation as they realise that this conference is one of the many efforts being put in place to enhance financial inclusion in the country.
Akimu said Airtel Money believes that partnering and sharing ideas with like-minded organizations can collectively make progress towards more a financially inclusive society.
“Airtel Money recognizes the importance of reducing the financial inclusion gap and is committed to fostering collaborations that can make a difference. Its time for Malawian financial service providers to work together towards the betterment of the country’s economy and achieve the Malawi 2063 economic goal”, she said.
On the other hand, Malawi Microfinance network Chief executive officer Duncan Phulusa hailded Airtel Money for the support and said as an organisation they will remain greatful.
Phulusa said being tbe first conference, they expect tangible interactions that will bring out better solutions to help the economy of the country.
“Malawi Microfinance Network and its entire membership is delighted with the support of K1.5 million received from Airtel Money towards the inaugural Microfinance Annual Lake Conference 2023. This is a pure manifestation of the collaborative working relationship that exists between the microfinance institutions and Airtel Money in the financial inclusion drive for the benefit of our rural clients.” he said.
The conference will be held under the theme ‘Financial inclusion -a key driver towards attaining the Malawi vision 2063’.
