Datawind, a
developer of wireless web access products and inventor of the $40
Tablet, is working with World Vision Canada to supply the UbiSlate Android powered
tablets for trial use in the development agency’s projects in African
countries. This initiative is happening through Datawind’s North American
partner Canada International Trade Service Inc.
Various models of UbiSlate tablets have been launched for
field testing at the community level in Niger and Rwanda with plans to roll out
in several other African countries. World Vision is using the DataWind UbiSlate
tablets to collect data and monitor change, in an effort
to ensure their development work is effectively reaching children and
families. Data collected will help World Vision to make significant
improvements in healthcare and education, in addition to exploring teaching
opportunities with these tablets.
“Datawind is honoured to partner with World Vision Canada in
providing technology which will help field workers in Africa as they strive to
provide healthcare and education to families and children in need,” said
Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO of Datawind. “We are proud to be part of this
project, as we are dedicated to creating and providing technology that will
empower education and promote innovation and research globally.”
“In our field testing in Niger, these cost-effective tables
have shown the potential to increase our aid effectiveness, monitor progress
and react to health and economic challenges in communities quickly so that we
are able to provide the best support possible to children and families,” said
Josh Folkema, World Vision Canada.
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