African Schools Set for Growth as Zoho Partners with Bridge International Academies

Zoho, a global leader in cloud-based business tools, has teamed up with Bridge International Academies, a prominent education provider in Africa, to improve education access for underserved communities in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.

The partnership, announced at the Zoholics Lagos event, will support over 1,500 Bridge schools that serve low-income areas, enhancing the quality and efficiency of education through data-driven solutions.

Bridge will integrate Zoho’s suite of cloud tools—like Zoho Workplace, CRM, and Zoho Desk—to streamline operations, improve communication between parents, teachers, and administrators, and manage student data more effectively. The use of Zoho Analytics will help track attendance, monitor student progress, and refine teaching methods, ultimately aiming to boost educational outcomes.

As part of its social responsibility commitment, Zoho will sponsor uniforms, shoes, and tuition for 200 underprivileged students starting in late 2024. It also plans to distribute eco-friendly school bags made from repurposed materials, supporting sustainability in the region.

Kehinde Ogundare, Zoho’s Nigeria Country Head, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, highlighting Zoho’s commitment to empowering organizations like Bridge with customizable tools that address unique educational needs.

This partnership underscores Zoho’s broader social impact strategy, following collaborations with other African non-profits like She Code Africa and J-Hub Africa, reinforcing its commitment to educational advancement and community support across the continent.