“What if...?”
“What if...?”
A glimpse of insight that becomes a mission
The engine of progress and innovation
An opportunity to make a difference
Two little words that can change the world
What if we could bring affordable Internet to remote villages of Africa?
Could we bring doctors to remote health centers via the Internet?
Could we expand the horizon and educational opportunities for children?
Could we train entrepreneurs to build sustainable economic opportunities?
We Can
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Sustainable Community-Operated Wireless Internet Services
A Movement Across AfricaHelping communities build their own high-speed wireless networks using common
building materials and off-the-shelf electronics for less than $1,000 USD.
Malawi
Malawi has one of the lowest internet penetration rates in the world.
Under 5% of Malawi’s 13 million citizens have access to the Internet
Technology from FabFi
An extensible open-source system that uses common building materials and off-the-shelf commodity electronics to build self-organizing, fault tolerant wireless mesh networks capable of transmitting signals up to 10km.
Everything Needed to Build Low-Cost Community Networks
Proven in Nairobi, Kenya
Expands to Mhalaunda, Malawi
Bringing Free Internet to the Secondary School and Community Health Center
Plus a Community Internet Café
7-22 August 2011
Bringing Laptops for the SchoolWith Love from Olathe Medical Center
Gabe is the village techie. He likes to ask many questions about computers, cords, programs, systems, etc. He has a strong aptitude and is motivated. His dream job is to run an Internet café.
Making Dreams Come True
Operator Gabriel Chavula
Consultant Dumisani BandaDumi is a Harvard graduate and founder of a technology consultancy based in Mzuzu, Malawi.
With Help from the Lord Who Makes All Things Possible
And Brings Light unto the World through People
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We Need $5000
Can We Count You for $100?
All money donated will go towards realizing the goal of starting a JoinAfrica.org wireless network in Mhalaunda, Malawi.
We need help with travel costs, equipment procurement, a pre-paid year of backbone internet.