Hello Hubs
Hello World
Solution Overview & Benefits
Hello Hubs are solar-powered, outdoor digital learning stations designed for remote and off-grid communities. Built in partnership with local residents, each hub provides free Wi-Fi access, rugged tablets, and educational resources in multiple languages. The model focuses on sustainability by engaging the community in every step—from installation to long-term maintenance—ensuring local ownership, resilience, and continuous access to digital tools that can improve education, communication, and economic opportunities.
Benefits / Key Features
- Solar-powered system for reliable, off-grid operation.
- Free community Wi-Fi with coverage of up to 100 meters around the hub.
- Rugged, weatherproof tablets preloaded with educational content.
- Multilingual resources to support diverse users and literacy levels.
- Community-built and maintained for local ownership and skill development.
- Durable, weather-resistant design for long-term use in challenging environments.
History & Development
Launched by the charity Project Hello World, these hubs are co-created with communities—who decide the location, help build and maintain them, and are trained to sustain operations. Over time, more than 113 Hello Hubs have been established, connecting 124,000+ people and facilitating nearly 2.5 million gigabytes of data usage. The model has gained international recognition, including partnerships with UNESCO and community network champions, and has been replicated in refugee settlements, schools, and rural towns.
Availability
- Availablee: Uganda, Nepal, Nigeria, refugee settlements, and other underserved areas globally.
- Pricing: The hardware and setup costs are not listed publicly; Hello World offers open access to build guides and encourages local adaptation. Projects typically use donor, partner, or community funding to install and maintain hubs.
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