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How Solar-Powered Computer Labs Are Transforming Learning In Kenya’s Remote Schools

Across Kenya, children in remote villages step into classrooms lit by sunlight and glowing with the light of solar-powered computer screens.

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Beneath the Surface: Unmasking Big Tech’s Quiet Empire in Africa – An Interview with Esther Mwema

Esther Mwema rethinks the hidden architecture of the internet, exposing how global tech systems often replicate colonial power structures.

How AI’s Failure on Linguistic Diversity is Deepening Global Inequality

AI's lack of linguistic diversity marginalises millions worldwide, compounding economic, social and technological inequalities. However, efforts to create a more inclusive AI future are underway.

How The Engine Room Inspires “A Renewed Sense of Hope” in the Face of Misinformation

Amidst social media echo chambers, it’s harder than ever to access accurate, quality information. The Engine Room wants to tackle this by promoting healthier information ecosystems.

“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”: How Social Media Shapes the Lives of Indigenous Youth

Social media can bring about abundant social advantages. However, for Indigenous young people, it can deepen dark wounds.

EWIK: Enabling Kenya’s Informal Settlements’ Participation In Sustainable E-Waste Management

E-waste start-up EWIK contains the country’s growing waste while offering vulnerable communities a chance to earn an income.

Hera Digital Health
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Accessible, Digital Healthcare for Refugees? The Hera App Is Here To Help

Hera Digital Health is an app that refugees can use to access healthcare even as they’re forcibly displaced.

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“The First Location Is a Stumbling Block or a Stepping Stone”: How AI Model GeoMatch Is Relocating Refugees

Refugees who settle in a new country face location-based challenges. Could artificial intelligence model GeoMatch provide a solution?

Closing the Digital Divide with the Good Things Foundation

Digital exclusion affects millions who lack digital skills or internet access. The Good Things Foundation works to bridge this divide.