 Imagine what we could achieve if education were to be spurred by connectivity. GIGA, the bold initiative launched by UNICEF and ITU, aims to achieve this goal. Our vision is to connect every school on the planet to the internet, and to empower every learner and their surrounding community with access to information, opportunity and choice. Today, 960 million people in Africa are offline, but the silver lining is that the continent is also home to the youngest population in the world. Mapping and connecting all African schools to the internet can open the doors to digital transformation and socioeconomic progress. Globally, GIGA has already mapped over 800,000 schools in 30 countries, and with the support of its partners, it has raised over $15 million in funding. 17 governments have joined GIGA, and we're well on our way to connecting over 86,000 schools and more than 25 million students and teachers. In Africa, GIGA is working with several countries to achieve its vision. In Kenya, for example, the first schools have already been connected, and GIGA is working with the government to connect the remaining ones to establish national coverage and digitally enabled education. In Rwanda, all schools of the country have already been mapped, and innovative and sustainable technology solutions are being explored to get them connected. In all countries, GIGA will continue collaborating with UNICEF's and ITU's global platforms, such as Reimagine Education, Generation Unlimited, Generation Connect, and the Broadband Commission. The time to act is now. Through GIGA, we can use the power of broadband technologies and digital solutions to transform education in Africa. Join us and help us make sure that every child and every young person in Africa is equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to shape the future they want.