Connecting Four Million People by 2030

The need for internet

Internet access is desperately needed in many situations around the world, from people trying to make contact in the aftermath of an earthquake to educational projects in remote areas. However, in these situations, the internet is often unavailable - networks often go down in emergencies and deploying effective internet access in remote areas is complicated, slow and expensive.

Access to reliable networks remains an issue in high income countries too, where rural areas struggle to get high-performing broadband and data poverty is a big challenge for low-income households.

Big Box

Big Box is Jangala’s first product. It fits in a small backpack and can create high-quality, scalable Wi-Fi using any form of connection to the internet.

Big Box is an incredibly flexible tool that allows for quick and low-cost deployment of internet access for hundreds of users across various contexts.

Get Box

Get Box is a rapidly deployable, cost-effective internet connectivity device that provides secure and reliable Wi-Fi for a smaller number of users.

Smaller than Big Box, Get Box is suited to small group contexts such as households, community groups or individuals.

Bridging the Digital Divide with Innovative Technology

Jangala is a pioneering technology charity with the a goal of connecting 4 million people to the internet by 2030.

Born from a grassroots effort in 2015, we provide cutting-edge, resilient connectivity solutions to those in need, working with leading aid agencies and community organisations worldwide.

From emergency response teams to remote education hubs, our innovative solutions, Big Box and Get Box, help ensure no one is left offline.

OUR GLOBAL IMPACT

Individuals Connected

111,694

Big Boxes Delivered

206

Get Boxes Delivered

1,345

Our goal is to connect 4 million people to the internet by 2030.

Why did we choose this mission, and how did we identify where our technology can make the greatest impact? Explore the story behind our Jangala’s 2030 Vision and the steps we’re taking to turn it into reality.

In the Spotlight

2023 World Food Programme Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator

In 2023, Jangala was selected as one of eight successful 'early start-up' ventures for the World Food Programme's inaugural Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator programme. HIA aims to support technology-powered solutions addressing pressing challenges faced by vulnerable populations and humanitarian actors. Thanks to the HIA, Jangala has benefitted from financial support to scale-up our work in Kenya, in partnership with IOM, mentoring from tech industry leaders and peer-learning from being part of the HIA community.

The 2022 Winner of the Clifford Chance Sustainable Development Goals Award

“The impact the team has made in the time they've been operating is incredible. From supporting schoolchildren and their families in the UK, to helping remote refugee learners in Greece, and asylum seekers internationally, their work is a real demonstration of the power of innovation. We're incredibly energised to begin working together.”

Jeroen Ouwehand, Global Senior Partner and Chair of the UN SDG Award Jury

The 2021 Winner of Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge

“Be imaginative. Be brave about the scope of what you can achieve. If you see one problem somewhere, don’t think that that’s the only instance of that solution that exists. the solution you make might be applicable across many different people.”

Rich Thanki, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Jangala in an interviuew with Cisco

The 2022 Winner of the IEEE Connceting the Unconnected Challenge

“We have connected thousands of people; our mission is to connect millions. Jangala has been prototyping Big Box and field testing, now we are getting ready to scale.”

The Jangala team in an interview with the IEEE

2024 ISOC BOLT Grant Recipient, Internet Society Foundation

Backed by a grant from the Internet Society Foundation, we’re launching a year-long trial of 30 Big Box V1 prototypes designed to push the boundaries of off-grid connectivity.

These new devices will test 5G capability, advanced power solutions for off-grid use, and enhanced durability in harsh environments.

This is a major step in evolving Big Box into an even more resilient, high-performing connectivity solution for the most challenging conditions.

  • The number of students at the high school has increased this term due to the fact that we have internet. The Wi-Fi is helping make a difference in more ways and we are blessed to have been gifted with it.

    Joshua, Project Manager at the Good Samaritan Ministries | Uganda

  • Quality internet will enhance our communication which will increase efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness of our support to the community people.

    Rudra Neupane, Programme Manager

  • After receiving Big Box, we have registered 80 students who will undertake a linguistics programme from Cambridge and we added another computer programme.

    Erick Aloise, Project Manager, Rescue Wing Kakuma

  • The internet box has solved a problem that we have been dealing with for years. Both students and teachers are super excited about this. The students can now access the internet in the computer lab, teachers can access the internet for their research and we also have access in the library.

    Big Box User

  • My daughters are using their laptops with Get Box Wi-Fi and doing their homework. We are watching television - before Get Box we never used TV. This is the first time we are able to watch telivision.

    Get Box user | PPR Project