Hello World

The Problem

Digital access is made impossible by expensive tariffs, the absence of devices, and a lack of understanding. These structural factors construct a paywall around the internet that is impossible to cross for many of the world's marginalized and underserved populations, denying them the opportunity to access education and remote services.

The Solution

Hello World partners with communities to build Hello Hubs solar-powered, Wi-Fi-enabled computer kiosks, each fitted with eight tablet screens and offers Wi-Fi connectivity to anyone with their own device. The community can access the internet via the devices in the hub or through any device capable of accessing a Wi-Fi signal. Hubs are built in partnership with the community and are designed to be durable, affordable, and easily repairable. By teaching the community to build, maintain, and repair the hub during its installation, the hub becomes community property. Further, it is constructed from locally available "off the shelf" parts, making hub repairs easy and affordable.

Stats

Hello World's digital hubs are serving approximately 150,000 regular users.