A mobile service that empowers mothers to be an integral part of their child's development—including learning to read
Project Name
Breaking the cycle of illiteracy by empowering mothers
Location Implemented
India
Technology Used
Communications Technology
Competition Entered
Big Ideas@Berkeley 2015/16 Prize
Reading Skill Targeted
Reading Environment
Status
Winner
Amount Award
$10,000
Collaborators/Partners
The Challenge
Children who do not develop reading skills during early primary education are on a lifetime trajectory of limited economic opportunities and poorer health. Early grade reading competency is critical for continued retention and success in future grades. Novel mobile technology-based innovations or methods can improve reading outcomes for children in developing countries.
The Big Idea
Dost, or “Friend” in multiple languages, mobile platform helps low-income moms in developing countries engage in their child’s education. Through short, prerecorded voice messages delivered via a call to feature mobile phones, Dost offers parents a low-cost and highly scalable approach to access the knowledge they crave to unleash their child’s potential. Dost is unique because it delivers action-oriented content to functionally illiterate moms through the technology already in their hands.
Results
From 200 users in 2017, Dost has now reached 45,000+ users across cities in India.
Featured Innovation
Dost Education
A mobile platform helping low-income moms in developing countries engage in their child’s education.
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Connect with the Innovator
Website
http://www.dosteducation.com/Organization Type
Individual
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA
