Imagine a world where education is as accessible as the air we breathe — this is the essence of Audiopedia's groundbreaking vision: Ambient Audiopedia. This transformative movement is not just about disseminating information; it's about seamlessly embedding knowledge into our daily lives, making it as effortlessly accessible as the atmosphere itself.

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, Audiopedia Academy is at the forefront of educational innovation, particularly with the launch of our new WhatsApp Channel. WhatsApp Channels provide a dynamic and private way for organisations to distribute updates to their followers directly within the app. With the recent global rollout of this feature, the potential for reach and impact has expanded significantly.

At Audiopedia, our commitment to empowering marginalized communities through accessible audio content has led us to develop a groundbreaking approach: the EDUC Method. This innovative framework is encapsulated by its acronym: Explore, Develop, Use, and Check. It's designed to distill complex concepts into a four-step approach that aligns with the principles of Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC), simplifying without sacrificing depth or effectiveness.

Audiopedia would be nothing without its volunteers. We would like to introduce you to some of them with our "Volunteer Stories". This one is about Lucy from Nigeria. As an indigenous language activist she has actively participated in series of projects and campaigns that promote and create visibility for African-related contents, enhanced African-related articles, created Wikidata items and promoted visibility for African Scholars on the online encyclopedia.

In the spirit of innovation and commitment to empowering marginalized communities, Audiopedia is proud to introduce Ella.fm – a beacon of knowledge and empowerment, set to launch in Latin America in 2024. At the heart of Audiopedia’s mission is the pursuit of educational equity, and Ella.fm is our latest step in making this a reality for women and girls across diverse cultural landscapes.

At the Audiopedia Foundation, we believe in a visionary future where artificial intelligence (AI) is not just an advancement of the few but a shared treasure for the many. Our ambition is grand: to pioneer the integration of AI into the fabric of every community, especially those at the last mile.

We're delighted to delve into the Audiopedia App, a key component of our collaboration with the GIZ’s FATA Development Programme. This initiative has been operational for a while, focusing on fortifying local governance and fostering community participation in the Merged Areas of Pakistan.

We're thrilled to announce some incredible news—Audiopedia has been recognized by the United Nations' SDG Digital Acceleration Agenda as a game-changing solution in the quest for gender equality, Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG5). This is an exciting milestone that confirms the transformative impact of our work, as well as a global endorsement of the importance of digital solutions in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The illustrious corridors of the United Nations in New York City recently resonated with the voices of change, innovation, and hope. Among these voices, Audiopedia's stood out prominently. We were at the UN SDG Digital event, not just as attendees, but as ambassadors for Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. A recognition that underscores the importance and impact of our mission.

We stand at the critical halfway point of the 2030 Agenda, with the world rallying to bring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to fruition. The importance of this collective vision is paramount, yet we find ourselves in a scenario where only a fraction of these goals is on track. Recognizing the urgency and the role digital transformation can play, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are set to usher in a renewed sense of purpose with the SDG Digital Day on September 17.