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.
Amplio and its partners are working to achieve the global goals
Governments and global development organizations are working to end poverty and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. But they often face barriers to reaching the most vulnerable populations. Remoteness, low-literacy, lack of electricity or Internet, and traditional gender norms and biases can limit people’s 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
That’s where the Talking Book comes in
Amplio’s digital solution is built around the Talking Book — a rugged, easy-to-use audio device designed for sharing knowledge with low-literate adults and youth.
With the Talking Book, you can share hours of targeted audio content in a community’s local languages. 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.
Because Amplio’s technology collects usage data and user feedback, our partners can monitor program engagement, identify issues and trends, and continually update and improve their content for greater impact.
Learn about Amplio’s solution.
BRIDGE THE GAP
Use Talking Books to expand program reach and provide access to information for low-literate people in rural, remote, off-grid communities.
SHARE KNOWLEDGE
Provide on-demand access to relevant audio content in a community’s local language, including songs, dramas, interviews, and endorsements.
MONITOR AND IMPROVE
Collect usage data and user feedback to monitor program engagement, identify issues and trends, and continually update content for greater impact.

“People didn’t know about raising healthy children, but now they listen and learn. The fact that other mothers hear the same thing from the Talking Book makes them take our efforts seriously and believe we are telling the truth.”
— Nadowli, a traditional birth attendant
“People didn’t know about raising healthy children, but now they listen and learn. The fact that other mothers hear the same thing from the Talking Book makes them take our efforts seriously and believe we are telling the truth.”
— Nadowli, a traditional birth attendant
Talking Book program impact
Amplio partners with the most respected organizations in global development. Together, we engage communities in learning and empower people to learn new knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that promote positive change.
See our impact.

MALARIA PROTECTION
UNICEF Ghana’s randomized, controlled trials showed that mothers who listened to Talking Book messages were 50% more likely to use bed nets…

AGRICULTURE
In Northern Ghana, farmers who listened to agriculture messages on the Talking Book increased their crop production by an average of 48%, leading to greater food security…

MATERNAL HEALTH
In Kenya, the Talking Book is being used to train and support community health volunteers in Samburu and Turkana counties with great results…
NEWS FROM AMPLIO
Enhancing access to health information and services for Kenya’s pastoralist communities
In Kenya, Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication (CBCC) used Talking Books to train and support community health volunteers (CHVs) for a USAID-funded project called Afya Timiza. Intervention sites experienced a 110% increase in the number of pregnant women participating in ANC visits.
New leadership for Literacy Bridge Ghana
New country director Gumah Tiah brings fresh perspective to Amplio affiliate Literacy Bridge Ghana’s Talking Book programs and partnerships.
Niger Smart Villages: a nation’s commitment to digital inclusion and rural growth
In July, Amplio senior program manager, Ryan Forbes Morris, and executive director, Cliff Schmidt, participated in the launch of the Niger Smart Villages project. The government-led initiative aims to digitally connect 15,000 villages to the Internet and e-services.
CONTACT
Amplio is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered with the WA Secretary of State. Tax ID 26-1335205. Amplio's audio technology enables Talking Book partners to amplify their reach and share knowledge to empower the world's most vulnerable communities.
Email: info@amplio.org
Phone: +1 (425) 780-5669
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