We’ve built something elegant from pieces that already exist by standing on the shoulders of giants who believed knowledge should be free. At the heart of each device sits Internet-in-a-Box (IIAB); an open-source software that transforms a simple computer into a complete offline library. Developed by a global community of educators and engineers, IIAB packages the world’s knowledge into formats that work without connectivity: Wikipedia in multiple languages, Khan Academy’s complete curriculum, medical databases, educational videos, and countless resources meticulously curated for offline access.
We pair IIAB with humble but resilient hardware: Raspberry Pi computers powered by solar panels. Sunlight becomes electricity. Electricity becomes knowledge. A Wi-Fi hotspot broadcasts to 20-50 simultaneous users within range. No internet required. No monthly fees. No infrastructure beyond the device itself. Through secure remote access , we update content remotely by pushing new articles, lessons, and resources to devices in the field without requiring local connectivity. What seems impossible becomes routine: maintaining a living library in places the internet has forgotten.
Crowdfunding keeps costs transparent. Automated tracking systems follow every device, every dollar, every impact metric. You don’t just donate; you deploy. You don’t just give; you see exactly where your library goes, who uses it, and the impact it creates.