At the N50 Project, we’re dedicated to driving meaningful digital change through our six initiatives and proven methodology. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why we’re excited to share how partners can participate more deeply in our mission.
The Power of Partnership (Step 1)
Our journey begins with a simple yet powerful step: Partnering with one of our corporate sponsors to “power” an initiative. This sponsorship allows the N50 staff to convene the expertise and resources to tackle complex problems. With over 230 partners on board, we’re able to convene a diverse range of experts to identify and solve initiative problems.
Developing Solutions (Step 2)
Once powered, the convened team meets to identify and develop solutions to address the problems. These team members come from our partner database and are deep experts in the area of focus.
Deploying Solutions (Step 3)
We then deploy these solutions in the field, testing their short- and long-term effectiveness. Our N50 core team measures the impact, documents the results, and showcases the solutions through whitepapers and more.
Scaling Impact (Step 4)
We use this documentation to secure grants, both corporate and government, to deploy our solutions at scale. This collective thought leadership is evident in our EdTech for All Initiative, powered by SMART Technologies, where we’ve brought together over 45 companies to address the pressing issue of 2M schools lacking digital connectivity.
A Real-World Example
Our EdTech for All Initiative, powered by SMART, helped develop the N50 Connectivity Kit. This solution, developed by a team of experts, offers low-cost computer labs for rural areas. With the support of Arrow, we’ve deployed this solution at a primary school in Guadalajara, Mexico, with plans to measure its impact and sustainability over the next 3-6 months. And, we did this in two months and for about 10% of the cost of a comparable lab.
Join the Movement
There are countless ways to participate in the N50 Project. You can:
- Power or sponsor an initiative.
- Contribute to thought leadership and showcase your solutions by joining an initiative working group.
- Volunteer with solution design.
- Support deployment and testing of the solution.
- Identify communities to test developed solutions.
- Identify and support our grant writing to enable scaling of the solutions.
Together, we can enable sustainable success and create a brighter future for all.