Jangala's Chair of Trustees, Shares Insights on Our New 2030 Vision
At Jangala, we believe that connectivity is a fundamental lifeline.
As we look ahead to 2025, I am honoured to share our bold new vision: to connect 4 million people in the next four years. This call to action is born from the escalating challenges facing communities in crisis, where connectivity bridges gaps and restores hope.
Nearly three billion people lack internet access, isolating them from basic information, resources, and opportunities. In conflict zones, where civilian displacement has surged by over 80% in the last decade, connectivity can be a lifeline for coordinating aid, accessing critical information, and reuniting families. While in disaster-stricken areas, as we’ve seen with record-breaking wildfires and floods, swift access to communication networks is essential to emergency response and recovery.
Our technology was built for these high-stakes environments. We deploy robust, resilient Wi-Fi solutions that can reach even the most isolated areas, allowing entire communities to access digital resources instantly.
So far in the last five years, our team has connected nearly 100,000 people in projects across 37 countries.
With our Get Box program with partners Virgin Media O2 within the UK, our team has deployed 1000 Get Boxes to support families struggling with data poverty. Internationally, our partnership with the Lenovo Foundation has connected many educational projects, many of them in settings of displacement.
Responding to the urgent needs expressed by our field partners, and with the invaluable support of Arm, Lenovo, and Cambridge Consultants, our team proudly presents Big Box V1. This innovation is purposefully designed to deliver meaningful impact through intentional product development. Designed to deploy connectivity on a large scale, Big Box V1 can support high-impact projects in remote and vulnerable areas, transforming crisis zones into connected communities. With this technology, we can deliver connectivity that withstands the most challenging conditions and scales seamlessly to meet urgent needs.
Our commitment to empower communities and enable rapid response to critical challenges can only succeed with the backing of forward-thinking leaders who understand that connectivity is fundamental to human resilience.
Supporting Jangala’s mission is an investment in human resilience, empowerment, and dignity.
Today, we invite you to join us at a pivotal moment. Jangala’s work is already making an impact, but with the launch of Big Box V1 and the commitment to connect millions, we pledge to lead a movement of real, lasting change.
Join us in making this bold vision a reality - ensuring that wherever there is need, Jangala is there, delivering connectivity and the promise of a better tomorrow.
With gratitude and resolve,
Bee Hayes-Thakore
Chair, Board of Trustees