Education & Connectivity
Education, information and communication tools lead to personal empowerment and better functioning societies. Access to open source teaching aids and methods, and connectivity through low-cost tablets and mobile phones, make it easier than ever for educators and communities to thrive. Discover the solutions that are connecting and empowering the most remote corners of the globe.
Nabu.org
NABU.ORG aims at unlocking knowledge and opportunities for children in developing countries. With limited access to educational materials, these children are given access to a cloud-based library of e-books. In areas where books are scarce but ...
Nokia
The Nokia 105 is an inexpensive and durable cell phone, available worldwide. Retailing at approx. $20 per-unit, the Nokia 105 features a long-lasting battery allowing for up to 12.5 hours of talking time and 35 days on standby. Its rubber ...
Lifeline Energy
Since the launch of the Lifeline radio in 2003, Lifeline Energy has been gathering user feedback as to how to create an even better radio. The Prime Radio is the next generation of power independent, multi-band radio to provide 24/7 listening ...
Open Mind
Question Box is Open Mind's initiative that helps people find answers to everyday questions like health, agriculture, business, education and entertainment. It provides easy access to information in hard-to-reach areas and breaks through ...
Caktus Consulting Group
RapidSMS is a free and open-source framework for dynamic data collection, logistics coordination and communication, and for leveraging basic short message service (SMS) mobile phone technology. It can be used by anyone, and because no two ...
Raspberry Pi Foundation
The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized single-board computer that connects to any screen and keyboard to become a fully functional PC. With prices ranging from USD $25 to $35 per unit, the Raspberry Pi is a cost effective solution to both ...
Kalibrr
SkillNova is an online learning platform that helps people qualify for call center jobs - for free. Their mission is to create economic opportunities through learning and employment, and to help close the global skills gap.
SkillNova bridges ...
Sourcemap
People have a right to know where products come from, what they’re made of, and how they impact people and the environment. Sourcemap is the first crowdsourced directory of supply chains and environmental footprints. Join a vibrant community of ...
Tahrir Academy
Tahrir Academy is an Egyptian-based organization that provides a video catalogue that aims to crowdsource knowledge and be a non-traditional learning destination. The academy relies on an engaged community and volunteers from various ...
Telerivet
Telerivet is a software platform that enables anyone to build and deploy their own SMS and Interactive Voice Response systems. Users can select the features that best fit their mobile messaging use case – such as targeting messages by ...
Tiba
The Barefoot Architect is a green building manual for both those in the building trade as well as those looking to build a simple home. Covering the basics of design and construction while also providing methods for greener heating, water, and ...
Books of Hope, LLC
The Speaking Book is a hardcover, customized, 16-page book accompanied by audio recordings for each page, designed to the specifications of individual customers to communicate specific messages.
Today, companies and organizations do not have ...
DataWind Ltd
UbiSlate offers several low-cost multi-touch capacitive screen Android tablet /smartphones. They can come with embedded WiFi, Bluetooth, separate keyboard, or apps. The USB port allows for expanded storage and/or use of peripherals and the ...
DataWind Ltd
The UbiSlate7Ci is a low-cost 7" multi-touch capacitive screen Android tablet. It comes with an embedded WiFi module. The USB port allows for expanded storage and/or use of peripherals and the Android OS allows for hundreds of thousands of ...
Datawind (Headquarters)
UbiSlate offers several low-cost multi-touch capacitive screen Android tablets. They can come with embedded WiFi, Bluetooth, separate keyboard, or apps. The USB port allows for expanded storage and/or use of peripherals and the Android OS ...
Udacity
From the Udacity website: We believe university-level education can be both high quality and low cost. Using the economics of the Internet, we've connected some of the greatest teachers to hundreds of thousands of students all over the world. ...
UgoRound
UgoRound is a free app available to download that sends alerts to citizens directly via their phones. Alerts can include warnings, incidents, or general notifications for events. Cities and public service (e.g Disaster and Emergency Management) ...
University of the People
University of the People (UoPeople) is a non-profit, online academic institution that provides a tuition-free education to anyone around the world. UoPeople’s mission strives to provide access to undergraduate degree programs for qualified ...
Canales Asociacion Civil
Enabling deaf children access to literature and reading, Canales has created “Videobooks in Argentine Sign Language.” These videos combine children’s books and young adult literature read in sign language, with voiceovers and animated ...
Grameen Foundation Technology Centre
Village Phone is a microfranchise approach that allows virtually any microfinance institution (MFI) or other organization to directly and independently develop a Village Phone product for their clients.
Microfinance clients can then take out a ...
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc
Wikiversity is a Wikimedia Foundation project devoted to learning resources, learning projects, and research for use in all levels, types, and styles of education from pre-school to university, including professional training and informal ...
Worldreader
Worldreader’s mission is to make digital books available to all in the developing world, enabling millions of people to improve their lives. Digital technology is sharply reducing the cost and complexity of delivering reading material ...
crowdSOS
crowdSOS is a services, analytics, and advisory firm that utilizes mobile technologies to collect data and help enterprises and individuals in high-risk, developing countries make better decisions about their safety.
crowdSOS gathers and ...
neoK12
At NeoK12, we believe that kids learn best when they 'see' how things work, when, where and why they happen. Watching educational videos is a great way to learn because it allows kids to build a visual picture or model in their mind. The visual ...