Huawei has announced its “Seeds for the Future Program 2.0” program in which they are planning to invest USD 150 million in digital talent development over the next five years. The brand expects that the program will benefit more than 3 million people.
Seeds for the Future is Huawei’s flagship global CSR program. Initially launched in Thailand back in 2008, the program aims to develop skilled, local ICT talent and bridge communication between countries and cultures. It is also designed to inspire local talents and encourage seeds for the society to tackle digital challenges.
Jay Chen, Vice President of Huawei APAC, announced that Huawei’s plan is to cultivate more than 40,000 ICT talent in the next five years through multiple programs including Seeds for the Future in the region.
Currently, the program has benefited more than 100 students in the Philippines. They have also built collaborations with around 200 universities in countries across Asia Pacific and over 40 universities in the Philippines.
Announced in their Tech & Sustainability: Everyone’s Included forum co-hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Representatives from Huawei, Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), and Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) participated to discuss the role of technology in driving sustainability and building a more inclusive, eco-friendly world.
