2.6 billion

people live without internet access.

That's more than a third of the world. No doctor within reach. No school that can help. No way to look anything up.

A reliable knowledge infrastructure changes everything.

Communities we serve

Without internet, people make life-and-death decisions without information. A community health guide in the right language can change that.

Children in remote areas grow up without structured learning. Offline courses give them the same content as anyone else, without needing a connection.

Knowledge creates options. When a community understands nutrition, hygiene, and basic healthcare, outcomes improve across the board.

Access to information is a right, not a privilege. EdTech4All exists to close that gap.

How we do it

KnowledgeBox

A compact Raspberry Pi device that creates its own offline WiFi hotspot. Anyone nearby connects with a phone or tablet and instantly accesses a full library of health guides, educational courses, and essential knowledge, no internet needed.

USB / Solar / BatteryRuns on 5V USB, a small solar panel, or a portable lithium battery like the PiSugar2. No mains electricity needed.Self-hosted WiFiCreates its own local WiFi network. Nearby devices connect directly, no router or ISP required.~$150–$400 USDTotal hardware cost for one kit, including the Raspberry Pi, storage, case, power supply, and optional e-reader.173+ languagesKolibri supports content in over 173 languages, reaching communities in their native tongue.PortableSmall enough to carry in a backpack. Deploy it in a clinic, a classroom, or under a tree.Off the gridNo internet, no electricity grid, no infrastructure needed. It works anywhere, completely self-contained.E-Reader compatibleCan be paired with low-cost e-readers that hold battery for weeks, ideal for communities where most learners don't have access to screens or personal devices.
KnowledgeBox: Internet in a Box

What's inside

Two platforms. Thousands of resources.

Kolibri

A free open-source learning platform used in 220+ countries, with Khan Academy and educational content in 173 languages.

Khan Academy220+ countries173 languages
Hesperian Health Guides

300+ health resources used in 221 countries. Primary care, maternal health, dentistry, disability, HIV. Written for communities with no doctors nearby.

300+ guides221 countriesPrimary care

No internet. No subscription. Plug it in. Knowledge flows.

Who we serve

Communities with no reliable internet

Rural clinics and health posts

Displaced populations and refugee camps

Schools in regions where infrastructure does not reach

We are at the beginning

EdTech4All is a new association. KnowledgeBox is in prototype. We are building relationships with NGOs, humanitarian organisations, and philanthropists who believe knowledge should reach everyone, regardless of where they were born.

Get involved

If you represent an NGO, a humanitarian organisation, or a foundation, we want to hear from you.

Contact us