Social impact in the Middle East and Africa
Discover how organizations across the Middle East and Africa are accelerating socially impactful projects with the help of Amazon Web Services (AWS).
AWS supports the citizes of MEA
Advancing lifesaving cancer treatments, fighting climate change, and training kids to love technology — just a few of the ways AWS is supporting citizens of the Middle East and Africa.
Innovators on a mission to affect positive change, including those featured below, are cultivating our enterprise-grade services and technologies to make a real social impact across the region and beyond.
Harnessing the power of the cloud to advance health equity
AWS is committing $40 million to support applications that develop culturally responsive solutions to increasing access to health services, reducing disparities by addressing social determinants of health, leveraging data to
promote equitable and inclusive systems of care, and advancing equity in diagnostics and screening.
Supporting Africa's sustainability efforts with decision-ready data
In Africa, where nearly half a billion people live in extreme poverty, scientific data is helping the continent’s
leaders address water scarcity and resource sustainability. Learn how the collaboration between
Digital Earth Africa and AWS is exposing key insights for everything from rising sea levels to raging fires.
Closing the digital skills gap and reducing local unemployment
As part of our commitment to train 29 million people in cloud computing by 2025, re/Start MENA helps learners across 60 countries build skills that align with in-demand tech jobs. The program includes day-one-ready skills, such as Python, Linux, bash scripting, and AWS core services, along with resume and interview coaching.
Giving Rwandan cancer patients better access to lifesaving treatments
There is roughly one oncologist for every 3,200 cancer patients across sub-Saharan Africa. Learn how medical technology startup Hurone AI is working to change that. The company was selected as one of more than 90 organizations to receive AWS services as part of the AWS Health Equity Initiative.
Launching a tech challenge to upskill South African women
GirlCode is partnering with AWS and South Africa’s Standard Bank to train women on the tools of modern technology.
Preparing young Nigerians for the digital economy
One of Africa’s leading banks is training and certifying Nigerians to broaden their skills and gain a competitive edge.
Modeling coastal erosion to reduce the effects of climate change
With the help of decision-ready data, YouthMappers prioritizes the urgent restoration of Africa’s coastal mangroves.
Helping researchers protect and save African elephants
The Wildlife Conservation Society has released a million audio recordings to help monitor rainforest biodiversity.
Inspiring tech innovations through AWS Training and Certification
South Africa’s Tshwane University of Technology is upskilling its underserved region with the help of AWS solutions.
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