Wireless Technology Lab: How Joseph S.K. Pambu Brings Technology Access and Literacy to Rural Communities in Liberia
In this episode meet Joseph S.K. Pambu Jr. the founder of Wireless Technology Lab, a social enterprise on a mission to bring computer awareness and literacy training to young people in rural Liberia.
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So Joseph got introduced to computers early on in his life through his uncle and has developed his fascination for the devices into a deep understanding of technology and passion to pass on the opportunities computer literacy have provided him to other young Liberians.
In the interview Joseph shares:
- How he overcame challenges from getting his laptops stolen to having to close down his business during Ebola
- How he manages to make computer literacy training attractive and affordable to low income rural households
- And how helping Nigerian UNMIL soldiers after the war put him on track for starting Wireless Technology Lab
He also shares how he developed partnerships to design an irresistible offer and what his advice for young Liberians is .
There is a lot of good stuff in this interview and whether you are a change maker just starting out or well underway in your leadership journey, we believe you might find a few nuggets for yourself in this interview.
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Thomas
Thomas is initiator of Africax.org, co-founder of ecological sanitation company EcoToiletten, digital automation agency Strandschicht and the non-profit tackling youth empowerment YES Founders Foundation. He co-authored a book on Youth-led Changemaking and coaches entrepreneurs on resilience and mental well-being.
