Satellite connectivity is coming to SOS children's villages in remote parts of the Central African Republic (CAR).

This is thanks to a partnership between mobile satellite services company Thuraya Telecommunications Company and the SOS Children's Villages International's Gulf Area Office.

The collaboration intends facilitating communication between SOS children's villages in the CAR to help the organisation connect its programmes and coordinate emergency preparedness.

SOS works with struggling families and communities in remote areas to develop young minds.

Thuraya's donation also includes Public Calling Office units, Thuraya SatSleeves and Thuraya IP+ broadband terminals as well as Thuraya SIM cards and airtime.

"Thuraya's satellite equipment and services will benefit our teams that are providing vital care in terms of education, development and community-building," said Nicole Nassar, SOS Gulf Area Office managing director.

Blal El Hamoui, vice president of Commercial at Thuraya, said, "Despite the arrival of fibre to the Africa(n) coasts, many Africans today remain without terrestrial connectivity in the remote communities they live in."