The curse of illiteracy is that it is largely invisible. But its impact is global and devastating. If you see inequality and poverty, you’re seeing the impact of illiteracy.
One billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability. Social exclusion is the norm. This company wants to prevent that.
In Uganda, where nearly three-quarters of families can’t afford to purchase sanitary protection for their daughters, AFRIpads exists to deliver dignity and help keep girls in school.
In today's world, digital literacy is key. This startup aims to provide all Africans with access to reliable, inspiring, and educational digital content.
Although illiteracy rates have decreased over the past fifteen years, 1 in 10 people around the world remain illiterate. Project Literacy wants to fix that.