Enabling Internet Access for Everyone

Jangala takes its name from The Calais Jungle refugee camp in northern France, also known officially as Camp de la Lande. The first Pashto-speaking residents of the camp referred to it as Jangal. Both Jangal and Jungle trace their origins to the ancient Sanskrit word Jāṅgala, meaning 'wilderness' or 'the untamed'.

Jangala began as a group of volunteers helping displaced people in the Calais Jungle refugee camp in 2015. It quickly became clear that Wi-Fi was an essential need for people in the camp to get in touch with friends and family, and access online services.

Beginning in 2018 as a volunteer initiative providing Wi-Fi to 5,000 people in the Calais Jungle refugee camp, Jangala offers a unique approach through its novel connectivity solutions, and takes great pride in its strong partnerships with international aid actors, grassroots organisations and public bodies.

We are driven by a vision of equalising technology for everyone, and are fully committed to addressing the realities of digital exclusion and the fragilities of internet connectivity, both in the UK and around the world. As a non-political, non-governmental registered charity, we focus on bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity resilience.