Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: mHub’s Technological Impact
As we celebrate a decade of mHub’s impact, this week we highlight one of our core pillars: Technology and Innovation. Over the past ten years, mHub has developed several technological platforms that have made significant local and international contributions. From dynamic websites to mobile applications, our technology has become a pillar for progress in various sectors. Here’s a closer look at some of these transformative platforms:
Ufuluwanga (Ufuluwanga.com)
This human rights platform empowers citizens to report real-time violations, facilitating swift action by duty bearers. Ufulu Wanga bridges the gap between individuals and service providers, ensuring that everyone knows their rights and how to seek help. By providing vital information on human rights issues, the platform creates a secure environment where the anonymity and privacy of citizens are upheld. Learn more about Ufulu Wanga: Ufuluwanga.com.
Mzinda(mzinda.com)
Mzinda is a dynamic and integrated web and mobile-based platform through which citizens and government agencies can conveniently engage. Under the Voices and Actions for Accountability in Malawi (VAAM) project; Mzinda fosters direct engagement with city councils and elected officials, allowing citizens to hold them accountable for their commitments. This integrated web and mobile-based platform empowers communities to request information on budgets and project expenditures, ensuring transparency and accountability. Explore Mzinda: Mzinda.com.
MITE (Malawi Tourism)
The Malawi Tourism Expo Web App is an interactive platform designed to showcase the best of Malawi's tourism offerings. This app serves as a comprehensive guide for visitors and exhibitors alike, providing detailed information on attractions, accommodations, events, and cultural experiences across the country. Users can explore various tourist destinations, connect with local tour operators, and plan their visits with ease. The app also features real-time updates on expo activities, exhibitor profiles, and networking opportunities, making it an essential tool for anyone interested in discovering Malawi's rich cultural and natural heritage.
NKHALO.COM
Nkhalo is a comprehensive digital archiving platform designed to empower critical content creators by providing them with the tools and resources necessary to achieve greater independence and sustainability. By offering innovative archiving solutions, Nkhalo enables creators to preserve, share, and monetize their content more effectively, expanding their reach to a broader, global audience. The platform actively challenges and disrupts repressive societal norms, allowing creators to express their perspectives freely and safely. Nkhalo fosters a more open and inclusive environment, where creators can thrive without fear of censorship or suppression.
CHISANKHO WATCH
Chisankho Watch is dedicated to credible and inclusive election monitoring in Malawi. Through advanced technology and community engagement, it aims to enhance the electoral process, ensuring that every vote counts and every voice is heard. The platform promotes trust in democracy and upholds the principles of fair and peaceful elections.
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TANAGER IGNITE LEARNING-HUB
The platform serves as a comprehensive resource hub for nutrition-related materials, offering two main ways to access information: a filterable Resource Box and organized Learning Paths. The Resource Box provides direct access to specific files, while Learning Paths offer structured, course-like formats to guide users through nutrition and agriculture topics. Key resources include reports, training modules, and e-courses, such as the "Introduction to Nutrition" and gender-focused nutrition diagnostics. The platform supports a variety of users, from practitioners to researchers, by facilitating easy navigation and access to valuable educational content.
AFIKEPO/NAPE(GIZ)
The Afikepo/NAPE Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Platform is designed to track the impact and progress of the Afikepo Nutrition Programme's Home Grown School Meals initiative in Malawi. The platform allows schools, communities, and stakeholders to collaboratively monitor key metrics such as school meal quality, learner health, attendance, and performance. By collecting real-time data on meal planning, crop yields, and meal preparation, the M&E platform ensures transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making to combat hunger, and malnutrition, and improve learner outcomes across 180 primary schools and Early Childhood Development Centers.
MALAWI CONSTITUTION APP
The Malawi Constitution App is a digitalized mobile application designed to provide citizens with easy access to the country's constitution. Developed by mHub and available on the Google Play Store, the app allows users to conveniently browse and familiarize themselves with the Constitution of Malawi. With a user-friendly interface, it enables individuals to quickly navigate through the document by selecting specific chapters or sections from a well-organized list.
This digital solution makes the constitution readily accessible to all, empowering Malawians to better understand their legal rights and responsibilities. By simplifying access to the constitution, the Malawi Constitution App fosters increased legal awareness and promotes informed civic participation.