Ubongo - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Ubongo is a revolutionary Tanzanian social enterprise that is transforming the way African learners are accessing education. Through interactive edutainment delivered via the technologies they already have, Ubongo Kids provides a fun and engaging way to teach math. This edu-cartooon, which features entertaining stories and catchy original songs, is broadcast on TV across East Africa and is currently watched by over 1.4 million viewers in Tanzania. Not only can students watch the show, but they can also interact and engage with it via SMS, answering questions and receiving personalized feedback from their favorite characters. Ubongo's mission is to empower the 440 million under 16’s in Africa with the tools they need to succeed in the digital age.