Strategic Partnerships

At the core of Young Rise Up Co. LTD’s success in delivering impactful smartphone distribution and digital inclusion initiatives is a commitment to strategic partnerships. The company recognizes that solving the challenges of digital access, financial inclusion, and rural connectivity requires collaboration between multiple stakeholders—from cooperatives and NGOs to technology providers, financial institutions, and government agencies.

By forging strong and purposeful partnerships, Young Rise Up expands its reach, enhances service delivery, and creates a sustainable ecosystem that supports digital transformation in underserved communities.

Partnership Objectives

• Expand the reach of smartphone distribution on credit to more communities

• Integrate mobile financial services and digital tools into cooperative structures

• Deliver scalable and cost-effective digital literacy campaigns

• Enable access to data, funding, and infrastructure that support ICT growth in rural areas

• Foster innovation through joint ventures and resource sharing

Types of Strategic Partners

1. Cooperatives and SACCOs

   • Act as entry points to communities

   • Facilitate bulk registration of members for phone credit services

   • Support repayment tracking and member engagement

   • Provide trust-based structures for group-based credit guarantees

2. Telecommunication Companies

   • Offer affordable data bundles and connectivity solutions for beneficiaries

   • Supply devices at wholesale prices for distribution

   • Collaborate on mobile money integration and support services

3. NGOs and Development Organizations

   • Co-finance digital literacy and empowerment campaigns

   • Provide field access and training support

   • Align with economic empowerment, education, or youth development goals

4. Microfinance Institutions and Banks

   • Support credit facility management

   • Offer additional financial products to smartphone owners

   • Collaborate on financial literacy and digital banking promotion

5. Technology Providers and App Developers

   • Enable integration of cooperative management tools, financial apps, and learning platforms

   • Co-create value-added services for beneficiaries

   • Offer digital platforms for reporting, tracking, and data analytics

6. Local Government and Community Leaders

   • Endorse and facilitate community mobilization

   • Provide venues for training and device distribution

   • Support trust-building with local populations

Current Collaborations – Gicumbi District

In Gicumbi, Young Rise Up is already working with multiple SACCOs and cooperative groups to distribute smartphones and offer payment plans. These collaborations are backed by strong relationships with local leaders and supported by on-the-ground staff who ensure smooth operations.

Benefits to Partners

• Access to an established rural delivery network

• High-impact visibility in digital inclusion efforts

• Direct contribution to financial inclusion and national ICT goals

• Data and insights from real-time field engagement

• Opportunities for joint innovation and service bundling

Call to Collaborate

Young Rise Up Co. LTD invites all interested stakeholders—public, private, and non-profit—to explore strategic partnership opportunities. Whether you are looking to expand your digital services, reach last-mile communities, or support financial and technological inclusion, we are ready to co-create sustainable solutions together.