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Beyond funding, communities received technical support, mentorship and participatory design from Wireless Planet and Kungu Labs.

Together, they are building community-owned connectivity for climate resilience.

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Yellow slide highlighting supporting organisations behind the community initiatives. Large title: “BEYOND FUNDING: TECHNICAL AND DESIGN SUPPORT” On the right is a Polaroid-style photograph showing two people working together during a technical training session. One person in an orange sweater demonstrates a small electronic component while another participant watches attentively. Other participants are visible in the background. On the lower left is another Polaroid-style photograph showing a workshop room where several participants stand around a wall covered with notes and charts, collaborating on planning and design exercises. Text block one: “Wireless Planet” “Supported communities with technical guidance, training and hands-on mentorship.” Text block two: “Kungu Labs” “Helped communities co-design solutions that reflect local realities and priorities.” Final slide with a yellow background and green hill-like shapes surrounding the edges. Near the top is a large Polaroid-style group photograph showing approximately twenty Kenyan community members, project participants and organisers standing and sitting together outdoors on grass in front of a building. The group is smiling and facing the camera. Large headline: “COMMUNITY-OWNED, COMMUNITY-POWERED” Body text: “These initiatives show how locally led connectivity can help communities respond to climate challenges while strengthening access to information, participation and environmental resilience.” Call to action in the lower right: “Read the full story at apc.org” A rainbow graphic emerges from green hills near the bottom of the slide. The overall visual message highlights collective action, local leadership, environmental resilience and community-driven technology solutions.
June 23, 2026 at 6:09 AM