United in Build. Come See Us at Mozfest and Start to Connect the World.

Builders, creators, inventors, and tinkerers – we can start to connect half the world. Meet us at Mozfest.

Around 3.5 billion people do not have Internet access, many of them living in remote locations. How can they share the benefits of this amazing resource?

Tackling the digital divide is not easy, but everyone can help. Community networks are a great way to get involved.

What Are Community Networks?

Community networks are a global movement. From Asia with the Wireless for Communities project to the Tusheti region of Georgia and Rhizomatica’s initiative in Oaxaca, Mexico, community networks are examples of how to build, empower, and sustain communities of people. By communities, for communities, with communities.

Sound awesome? Find us at Mozfest

If you love the Internet, you’ll love Mozfest.  This year you’ll be able to learn about community networks. First, visit us at the Science Fair. We’ll be featuring an interactive exhibit of photos and videos of community network projects from around the world.

From Zimbabwe to Georgia find out what it took to build each community network and why they are so unique.

There will also be a workshop where you can learn how to build your Continue reading