#AcceleratePartnerships Nelt Group and UNICEF Forge Strategic Partnership to Equip Children with 21st-Century Skills
Nelt Group and UNICEF today signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the intention of building a stronger future for children in Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Angola, empowering them to essential competencies for the 21st century
Representing the most extensive collaboration to date between UNICEF and a company from Serbia, this initiative sees Nelt Group committing US$ 1.3 million overa period of three years. The three-year partnership between Nelt Group and UNICEF will focus on strengthening education systems in Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Angola. By enhancing these systems, the partnership aims to ensure equitable access to quality education and skills development for every child.
In Serbia, the partnership will benefit 15,000 children across 30 schools, empowering them with enhanced digital skills essential for their future success. In North Macedonia, 500 students will gain valuable experience to improve their employability, while over 8,100 students will acquire “green” skills crucial for sustainable development. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, over 5,000 students will develop essential 21st-century skills, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
“Nelt Group is committed to creating meaningful change in our communities,” said Miloš Jelić, CEO of Nelt Group, adding, “Through our partnership with UNICEF, we strategically invest in empowering children and youth with essential 21st-century skills. These skills are needed for understanding our time and meeting the growing demands of the labor market. This partnership should prepare them for the challenges awaiting them tomorrow and ensure their readiness to seize the opportunities presented to them and contribute as tomorrow’s leaders.”
The business sector plays an important role in building resilient communities. By investing in the education and skill development of children and youth, companies not only contribute to social welfare but also ensure their own long-term success in an increasingly competitive and dynamic global economy.
“Children worldwide have immense potential to drive positive change. It’s critical to equip them with the necessary skills and support to become tomorrow’s innovators and change-makers. Our experience and data prove that investing in children today is the surest way to make a better tomorrow, for all. When you invest in UNICEF’s programmes and the systems that help children, entire communities and economies benefit. We are immensely grateful that Nelt Group has the vision, confidence, and drive to make big things happen. They are leading by example, showing how corporations can shape the future and make the world a better place,” said Deyana Kostadinova, UNICEF Representative in Serbia.
The collaboration between Nelt Group and UNICEF addresses the pressing global issue of youth unemployment and the urgent need for educational systems to effectively integrate technologies. By leveraging the expertise of both organizations, this partnership aims to create a brighter future for the next generations.