Connecting the unconnected, meaningful internet for all

Marketplace | Projects | Advocacy

We catalyse sustainable, locally-led solutions that bring power, internet, and digital tools to get people meaningfully online.

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By lowering the cost of connectivity and passing savings on to local entrepreneurs we enable a return on investment for partners deploying internet infrastructure in the most rural and challenging places on earth.

This is how we build sustainable pathways to bridge the digital divide.

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Our impact: 35m people are now in reach of internet

We make internet possible in the hardest of places

We break barriers that keep billions offline by reducing the cost of solutions that enable access to the internet through global procurement and CSR deals.

We pass the savings on to local ISPs, NGOs, and partners to bring sustainable internet to the world’s most underserved communities.

From rural or low income communities to refugee camps - our services create impact.

This results in locations such as schools and medical centres getting free internet enabled through local business models for long term impact.

How do we do it?

We partner with trusted suppliers globally for the latest innovations and cost effective solutions to bridge the digital divide. We buy in bulk to drive down unit costs and make those discounts available in our marketplace to providers who could never otherwise access those technologies.

1. Impact Marketplace

As a global NGO we raise and then provide funding to subsidize projects and guarantee a return in investment for direct social impact. Some of the world’s most respected businesses and organisations work with us to connect schools, medical centres, farming coops and more.

2. Funded Projects

3. Advocacy

2.6 billion people are unable to connect to the internet. Structural challenges require thought leadership and ongoing persistence. unconnected.org believes that internet access is a human right and we will always be campaigning for equal access for everyone.

Our model in action

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • unconnected.org is a UK based charity operating globally focused on connecting underserved communities to the internet by empowering local entrepreneurs to build sustainable telecom infrastructure to keep communities connected to the internet.

  • We work in different ways, both to support specific projects focused on refugees and women but we are also partnering with local ISPs and entrepreneurs to set up community-based internet services. These entrepreneurs receive the necessary hardware and connectivity equipment, enabling them to offer affordable internet access to their communities while providing free internet to local schools.

  • Our initiatives benefit women, students, refugees and underserved communities in regions with limited or no internet access. Local entrepreneurs also benefit by establishing sustainable internet businesses.

  • unconnected.org currently focuses on regions in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia and Europe, with a specific focus this year on Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, Colombia, Mexico, and the Philippines.

  • You can get involved by donating, partnering with us, or spreading the word about our mission. We also welcome collaborations with organizations that share our goal of connecting underserved communities.

  • Yes you can! Speak to us and we can work to make sure your donation is used towards a country of choice for your staff and your customers!

  • Yes, unconnected.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the digital divide by connecting underserved communities to the internet.

  • We provide various reporting formats for our partners, showcasing the positive impact of connectivity on the community, schools, students, women, and refugees we work with. Our reporting templates are aligned with ESG and SDG reporting, and we can also accommodate other reporting models. You’ll receive written reports along with impact stories, photos, and videos from the ground.

  • If you are an internet service provider or entrepreneur legally allowed to resell connectivity in your country and have an underserved region you wish to connect, but your current providers don’t have suitable solutions, feel free to reach out to us. We can discuss how we might support you with equipment and backhaul to help you start your connectivity business.

  • Ideally, we use donated devices within the same country to minimize shipping issues. Rest assured, every country we operate in, whether in Europe, the US, or underserved regions, always has a need for connectivity. Please reach out if you have hardware you’d like to donate.

  • No, unconnected.org does not compete with existing operators. We focus on areas with no existing connectivity, helping to connect new communities to the digital economy. We collaborate closely with operators and fiber providers, stimulating digital uptake in these communities. Our goal is to pave the way for larger operators to eventually offer more services in these regions.

  • You can reach out to us using the contact form on our website. We’ll be happy to assist you with any inquiries.