We often share with you how Audiopedia is making a difference. But the real impact is best told by those on the ground. Today, we’re honored to share one of those voices with you: Aliyu Yusuf from Abuja, Nigeria, passionate Community Advocate at Arewa Empowerment & Cultural Renaissance Foundation (AECRF), tells us in his very own words about how he is using Audiopedia in his daily work with Nigerian women. He has kindly agreed to write the following blog post for us himself. 

Last month, we had the privilege of joining the Foro GLI LATAM 2025 in Mexico City – a vibrant and inspiring event focused on gender lens investing and accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across Latin America. The forum brought together an incredible community of changemakers committed to driving real impact, and we are grateful to have contributed as an organisation.

At Audiopedia Foundation, we’ve always believed in the power of audible knowledge to create lasting change. For over a decade, we’ve reached millions of women with life-changing information—delivered in their own languages, in a way that overcomes both literacy and connectivity barriers.

But one big question has always followed us: How can companies be part of this movement?

Illiteracy and limited access to digital technology remain significant barriers to accessing critical health information in underserved communities worldwide. At Audiopedia, we sought a practical solution to these challenges through our project in Southeastern Nigeria. Utilizing localized audio content distributed via WhatsApp and memory cards, we effectively narrowed the knowledge gap, proving the potential of audio-based narrowcasting.

Access to clean, reliable water is a fundamental human right—yet for millions of people living in Sub-Saharan Africa, this right is increasingly under threat. Climate change is intensifying droughts, disrupting rainfall patterns, and exacerbating water scarcity. In many communities, the responsibility for fetching water and managing household resources falls on women, who must grapple with these changing conditions on a daily basis. 

The recently published Policy Brief by UNDP India, "Digital Technology as an Instrument to Bridge the Gender Gap in Access to Labour Markets", offers crucial insights into the persistent gender digital divide in India. Among its key messages is the need to "generate awareness about the usefulness of mobile and internet using tailored content" — a principle that lies at the heart of Audiopedia Bharat's mission.

For nearly a decade, we at Audiopedia Foundation have been on a mission to break down barriers to knowledge access. We’ve developed and tested the ultimate digital knowledge platform—one that empowers marginalized communities with vital information, no matter their literacy level or access to traditional learning channels.

In an effort to break down barriers to access to knowledge and promote gender equality, the Audiopedia Foundation and Pro Mujer have established a strategic alliance to bring educational content in audio format to thousands of indigenous and rural women in Latin America.