In the heart of Kasengejje, Wakiso, Uganda, a powerful symbol of community-driven innovation and empowerment has taken root. Aptly named the Mango Tree of Knowledge, this initiative exemplifies how creativity and determination can transform simple ideas into impactful solutions. At the core of this initiative are the women of Kasengejje, who have harnessed the power of Audiopedia Access Points to bring vital information to their community.

Access to health education is crucial to improving the health and well-being of individuals, especially in challenging settings such as refugee camps where access to information is limited. 

This case study is part of a series that showcases successful usage of open-source software with a development objective in Uganda and around the world.

We have successfully completed our first Open Source for Equality Challenge! The results are impressive: five web apps by five female developers in four local languages, covering a range of topics that will help empower rural women in Uganda.

To increase awareness on COVID-19, substance abuse and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) amongst refugees and those in the host communities TPO Uganda adopted the use of the solar-powered MP3 Audiopedia devices as part of the innovations to ensure continuity.

Founded in 1957 as a leprosy relief organization in Würzburg, Germany, DAHW today is an independent non governmental organization supported by donors, volunteers and staff around the world. From the beginning, DAHW has been working to provide equal access to healthcare services to those who are especially vulnerable and to fight leprosy, tuberculosis and other poverty-related diseases that lead to marginalization, stigmatization and further consequences

Need to play back our contents to a larger audience, like in a classroom? No problem! Simply plug our solar-powered Audiopedia player to an external loudspeaker, just as our colleague Kora did. 162 students in Bugomola, Uganda are now able to listen to vital knowledge about health, nutrition, family planning and more in their local language Luganda.

From October 19th to November 1st, 2017 we were traveling in Uganda. More specifically, in the region around Kyamulibwa, in southwestern Uganda (Masaka district). There we started distributing the first 100 Audiopedia players (another 400 will follow in the upcoming weeks and months). 

So here we are again - back from our latest trip to Uganda! As you probably know, we spent two weeks (from October 19th until November 1st) in this beautiful country and were - once again! - overwhelmed by the friendliness and hospitality of the Ugandan people.