FOR THE WORLD’S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, KNOWLEDGE IS A TOOL TO TRANSFORM LIVES
The Amplio Talking Book enables governments and global development organizations to share knowledge with the world’s hardest to reach communities.
FOR The World’s most vulnerable populations, knowledge is a tool to TRANSFORM LIVES.
The Amplio Talking Book enables governments and global partners to share knowledge with the world’s hardest to reach communties.
An inclusive digital device to reach and empower vulnerable communities
Amplio’s technology enables governments and development organizations to amplify their reach in rural remote areas. With the Amplio Talking Book, our partners can overcome barriers such as low-literacy, lack of electricity or Internet, and gender inequalities that can limit access to information.
750
MILLION people are illiterate
800
MILLION farmers live on less than $1.90 a day
1.3
BILLION live without electricity
750
MILLION people are illiterate
800
MILLION farmers live on less than $1.90 a day
1.3
BILLION live without electricity
Bridging the digital divide
Our solution is built around the Amplio Talking Book—a rugged, battery-powered audio device for low-literate adults and youth. With the Talking Book, users can select and play messages on demand and record their feedback. A built-in speaker allows families and groups to listen and learn together.
Learn about Talking Book technology.
Amplify your reach
Use Talking Books to expand your reach and share information with low-literate people in rural remote, off-grid communities.
SHARE KNOWLEDGE
Provide access to hours of relevant audio content that listeners can access on demand in their local language.
ANALYZE AND IMPROVE
Collect usage data and user feedback to monitor program engagement, identify issues and trends, and update content.
News and Stories
Landesa launches Talking Book program to strengthen women’s land rights in Liberia
Amplio Talking Books will share information on women’s land rights as part of Landesa’s ongoing work in Liberia.
Using Music as a Tool for Social and Behavior Change
“Songs are part of our everyday life here in northern Ghana,” says Fidelis Da-Uri, senior content manager at Literacy Bridge Ghana. Da-Uri shares how he uses music and song to strengthen SBCC messaging for Talking Books.
New Talking Book prototype to be field tested in Zambia
The new Talking Book prototype will work with rechargeable batteries and feature an Arm-based microprocessor. Amplio’s senior software design engineer Bill Evans discusses the design improvements and challenges.
CONTACT
Email: info@amplio.org
Phone: +1 (206) 973-0499
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