Big news from Hello World!
We’re excited to announce a new project in Uganda, generously supported by the Internet Society Foundation and Internet Society.
Next month, Hello World will roll out the Hello Hub Lite model in three new communities. This is a more cost-effective and adaptable version of our award-winning Hello Hub model, designed to bring sustainable connectivity to even more underserved and marginalised communities.
What makes Hello Hub Lite powerful?
- Rapid, affordable deployment: solar-powered Wi-Fi hotspots that can be set up anywhere — in refugee settlements, schools, health centres, markets, or alongside community centres.
- Community-owned and maintained: local “network stewards” will be trained to manage and maintain the infrastructure, building practical digital and technical skills.
- Sustainable from the start: free, time-limited internet access alongside affordable connectivity packages that generate revenue to keep services accessible and community-run.
This innovation helps us move faster toward our mission: ensuring more communities have meaningful, sustainable internet connectivity.
We can’t wait to share the learning and impact as we scale Hello Hub Lite into 2026 — another step towards helping communities take charge of their own digital futures.
Read our full Press Release here
