Cow farmers updated on cattle’s wellbeing via SMSiCow is providing vital information to cow farmers via SMS, as well as prompts when action is needed.
Tiny chip inserted in the sole of a shoe can charge the wearer’s cell phoneA Kenyan entrepreneur has developed a tiny chip of thin crystals, insertable in the sole of any shoe, which can gather and store energy as the wearer walks.
Sustainable sanitation solution for urban slumsSanergy is addressing the sanitation issues in developing countries with a waste management system that turns human waste into power and profit.
In Kenya, a mobile messaging system for schoolsSchoolSMS is a system that enables schools to send bulk text messages to parents, teachers and other stakeholders cheaply and easily.
Athletic clothing line is made in Kenya by KenyansKourage Athletics is a US 501(c)3 non-profit that aims to reduce poverty by designing and manufacturing a line of athletic clothing in Kenya.
Quick tasks via SMS for phone users in the developing worldAdd / Remove Both ShortTask and Amazon’s Mechanical Turk enable Internet-connected computer users to earn money performing quick tasks for organizations far and wide. Now, …
Citizen journalism, from text message to mapAdd / Remove A shining example of crowdsourcing at work, Ushahidi is mobilizing citizens to report and map conflicts. The project began as a way …
Culturally sensitive sportswearAdd / Remove Designing headscarves that can be worn for sports and play, Nike and Capsters are offering Muslim girls and women a practical alternative …
P&G helping Kenyan schoolgirlsAdd / Remove In Kenya, Procter & Gamble has just launched a two-year programme that will supply over 600,000 underprivileged girls with sanitary towels to …
