A powerful story of turning personal experience into global impact. 🌍
Staff Nyoni built the Blind Classroom to give visually impaired learners in Malawi access to quality education through connectivity and technology.
The platform makes learning personalised and engaging, while partnerships with organisations like @accessabilityafrica ensure sustainability and long-term impact.
Read how collaboration is tackling Braille shortages and transforming classrooms 👉 /blog/empowering-visually-impaired-learners-through-connectivity-a-conversation-with-staff-nyoni
#DigitalInclusion #TechForGood #Malawi #BlindClassroom
After the 6.9 earthquake hit Cebu, communities were left without power or communication. The damage was devastating, and sadly, lives were lost.
Through our connectEMERGENCIES programme, unconnected.org quickly stepped in to help. Together with @apadph , @sparkwaveph and JRJ Enterprise Solutions, a local ISP partnered with @dictgovph , we deployed satellite kits that turned schools and community centres into emergency connectivity hubs.
With speeds reaching 310 Mbps, responders had the reliable internet they needed, coordinating relief, reconnecting families, and keeping vital information flowing. This meant first responders could act faster, families could reach loved ones, and communities stayed informed even when infrastructure was down.
Local volunteers were trained to keep the systems running because resilience starts on the ground.
Funded by the @isoc_foundation ation, this work is part of our bigger mission: making sure that in moments of crisis, connectivity isn’t just a service, it's a lifeline.
#CebuEarthquake #Philippines #DisasterResponse #EmergencyConnectivity #DigitalLifeline #connectEMERGENCIES #ConnectivityForAll #HumanitarianTech #CommunityResilience #APADPh
🇲🇼 Across Malawi, a quiet transformation is taking place. Connectivity is giving women and girls the tools to learn, lead, and reimagine what is possible for their futures.
🌍 In Northern Malawi, @unconnected_org , with support from the Internet Society Foundation’s BOLT Grant Program, is empowering women and girls through connectivity.
🌐 Over 70 schools and 63 communities now have affordable Internet, giving women access to education, digital skills, and opportunities to shape their own futures.
#InternetForEveryone #DigitalInclusion #GenderEquality #FemaleEmpowerment
We are excited to share that our Nigeria country head, Tobi Durojaiye will be attending The African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2025 from 19 to 21 August in Lagos, Nigeria!
AfPIF brings together key players to strengthen internet connectivity and peering across Africa — an essential step in driving digital transformation on the continent.
We’re looking forward to learning, collaborating, and advancing efforts to connect more communities across Africa.
Register now to join us: /afpif2025
#AfPIF2025 #DigitalAfrica #Connectivity #Peering #InternetForAll #Lagos #Unconnected
We are honoured to have contributed to the development and launch of our National Strategy for Community Networks, a collaborative milestone that lays the foundation for more inclusive, locally driven connectivity across the country. This strategy is the product of extensive engagement with a diverse group of stakeholders, including community networks, civil society organisations, government representatives, researchers, and technical partners.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Association for Progressive Communications, LocNet, Zenzeleni Community Networks, as well as the community networks, network leaders, funders, and policy stakeholders whose guidance, expertise, and on-the-ground knowledge have been instrumental in shaping this strategy from its inception through to validation.
This is not just a document, it is a commitment to community-led connectivity models that respond to real needs and drive meaningful digital inclusion.
We look forward to continuing to work together to bring this strategy to life.
Read more about it here: /blog/unconnectedorg-participates-in-the-launch-of-south-africas-national-strategy-for-community-networks
#Unconnected
#CommunityNetworks #DigitalInclusion #SouthAfrica #NationalStrategy #ConnectivityForAll #APC #LocalOwnership
Infrastructure matters—especially when it’s bringing the world’s most unconnected communities online.
Thomas THIONG’O will be attending TowerXchange - a techoraco brand Africa Meetup, where towercos, MNOs, and energy innovators are driving the conversation around scalable, sustainable infrastructure in Africa.
At unconnected.org we work at the intersection of tech and impact. Let’s connect on opportunities to leverage rural towers for education, health, and opportunity in underserved regions in Nairobi this September.
Message us to set up a chat!
Click the link for more information about the event:
/meetups/africa
#TowerXchangeAfrica #ConnectivityInfrastructure #SocialImpactTech #RuralConnectivity #PoweringConnections #Unconnected
At unconnected.org, we believe in the power of partnership to close the digital divide. ITW Africa brings together key players in African telecoms—and we’re excited to connect with network operators, infrastructure providers, and innovators who share our mission to expand sustainable connectivity across the continent.
Let’s talk rural access, universal service, and collaborative solutions.
Thomas THIONG’O will be attending ITW Africa this September in Nairobi on our behalf.
Will you be there? Reach out to schedule a meeting.
Use the link below to find out more about the event:
#ITWAfrica #ConnectivityForAll #TelecomsAfrica #DigitalInclusion #Unconnected
In Northern Malawi, access to fast, reliable internet is no longer a distant goal. Through the support of the Internet Society Foundation’s BOLT Grant Program, we connected over 70 schools and 63 communities using a model that prioritises both access and long-term sustainability.
Schools have become digital hubs, extending affordable internet to surrounding communities through locally managed mesh Wi-Fi networks. Families can now access the internet at a fraction of previous costs, while local entrepreneurs and ISPs ensure the network remains community-owned and resilient. This initiative has reached more than 600,000 people and empowered over 68,000 students to learn, dream, and thrive in a connected world.
Read the full story:
/blog/a-network-of-dreams-how-sustainable-internet-is-transforming-rural-malawi-2025
Thank you to the individuals and organisations making this possible!
Learn more about the BOLT Grant Program and how it supports innovative solutions to internet access:
/grant-programme/bolt-grant-program/
#unconnected #Malawi #DigitalInclusion #ConnectivityForEducation #InternetSociety #BOLTGrant
#CommunityConnectivity #connectED
#SustainableDevelopment #NetworkOfDreams
Supporting connectivity for the unconnected is a mission that @Giga_global shares with @unconnected_org , which works on the ground to foster affordable and sustainable solutions.🌍
Mea Thompson, the organisation’s co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, shared with us some key points from her speech at the Giga Connectivity Forum, along with advice for governments. Check it out!
#GCF2025 #Destination2030 #ConnectEverySchool
In the lead-up to National Disaster Resilience Month, unconnected.org is honored to partner with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) to support Free Use of Connectivity Platforms for Emergency Communications.
This partnership reinforces our commitment to digital equity—especially in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) that are most vulnerable to disasters and often underserved in digital infrastructure.
Together with PDRF, and in alignment with the Department of Information and Communications Technology - Philippines (DICT) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD), we’re advancing the goals of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC). Backed by the Internet Society Foundation, this initiative also includes a Disaster Connectivity Course to equip responders with the tools and knowledge they need in the field.
Click the link to read more: /blog/pdrf-unconnectedorg-handholding-for-emergency-telecommunications
#DigitalEquity #DisasterResilience #EmergencyConnectivity #GIDAs #PDRF #Unconnected #ETC #TechForGood #ISOCFoundation #ConnectivityForAll #NDRM2025
We’re happy to share a major milestone in strengthening digital resilience in the Philippines 🇵🇭
unconnected.org has officially signed a Partnership Agreement with the Department of Information and Communications Technology - Philippines (DICT), lead of the Philippines’ Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC), to activate our nationwide connectivity hubs as part of the country’s emergency response infrastructure.
In line with the National Information and Communications Technology (NICT) Month, this partnership underscores our shared belief that no one should be left behind in times of disaster. With support from the Internet Society Foundation, our connectEMERGENCIES program will pre-position connectivity platforms across the country to enable faster, more efficient disaster response—powering communication, coordination, and hope when it’s needed most.
Read more here: /blog/unconnectedorg-and-dict-forge-partnership-to-strengthen-emergency-connectivity-in-the-philippines
#DigitalResilience #EmergencyConnectivity #UnconnectedOrg #DICT #NICTMonth2025 #TechForGood #connectEMERGENCIES #ISOCFoundation
In partnership with unconnected.org, Lux Solana has brought reliable internet access to Tagubanhan Island, a remote fisherfolk community in the Visayas region of the Philippines.
Powered by Low-Earth Orbit satellite technology, the connectivity now supports over 500 devices, with access centered around key community hubs like the local market, primary school, and sari-sari store.
This initiative is a powerful reminder that no community is too small—or too remote—to benefit from the opportunities that come with being connected.
👉 Read the full story: /blog/beyond-nets-bringing-online-opportunities-to-a-fisherfolk-community
#DigitalInclusion #ConnectTheUnconnected #TechForGood #RemoteConnectivity #CommunityEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #GIDA #Philippines #Unconnected #PartnershipForImpact
