Change the World 2024
In 2008, only about 24% of Vietnam’s population had access to the internet—and schools, in particular, were suffering from its absence. Telecom conglomerate Viettel has sought to change that through its Educational Network Connection program, in partnership with Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training. The company has provided fiber-optic service to over 46,000 educational institutions across Vietnam and in 10 other countries, and over 25 million students, pupils, and teachers have benefited.