RACHEL Deployment

Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning

What is RACHEL?

RACHEL is a portable plug-and-play server that creates a local WiFi hotspot, allowing multiple devices to connect and access over 10,000 educational resources - completely offline.

Students and teachers connect using tablets, laptops, or smartphones. No internet required. No data costs. Just learning.

Content Includes:

  • Khan Academy (full video library)
  • Wikipedia (complete offline version)
  • Kenya CBC curriculum materials
  • PhET Science simulations
  • African Storybook collection
  • Medical & health information
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RACHEL Device Specs

Storage: 500GB - 1TB

Connections: Up to 50 devices

Power: Works with solar

Setup: Plug and play

Content: 10,000+ resources

Teacher Training Program

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Device Training

Teachers learn how to set up, operate, and troubleshoot RACHEL devices. Basic technical skills to ensure sustainable use.

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Content Integration

Training on how to find relevant content on RACHEL and integrate it into lesson plans aligned with Kenya's CBC curriculum.

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Pedagogy

Modern teaching methods using digital resources. Student-centered learning approaches and classroom management with technology.

Training Statistics

200+
Teachers Trained
2 Days
Training Duration
Ongoing
Support

Content Localization

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We work to ensure RACHEL contains content aligned with Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), including:

  • KICD approved materials
  • Local language resources
  • Kenyan history and geography
  • East African literature
  • Local science examples

๐Ÿ”„ Regular Updates

We periodically visit schools to:

  • Update content libraries
  • Add new educational materials
  • Include teacher-requested resources
  • Fix any technical issues
  • Gather feedback for improvement

Community Engagement

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Government Partnership

We work closely with the Ministry of Education and County Education offices to ensure our programs align with national education goals and policies.

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Parent Involvement

We engage parents and school boards to build understanding and support for digital learning, ensuring community ownership of the program.

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School Committees

Each partner school forms a RACHEL committee responsible for device care, usage scheduling, and reporting - building local capacity.

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Impact Monitoring

Regular visits and surveys to measure usage, gather feedback, and document the educational impact of our interventions.

Get Involved

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Schools
Apply for RACHEL device
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Donors
Fund a school deployment
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Volunteers
Help with training & support
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Partners
Corporate sponsorship

Ready to Transform Education?

Whether you're a school, donor, volunteer, or partner - there's a way for you to make a difference.