A Note from The Founder

Hi Friends,

I hope this message finds you well during these challenging times. I'm reaching out to you today to ask for your support for something I have been working on for almost a year, and believe is more crucial now than ever before.

At TomorrowLabs, we're dedicating ourselves to an important mission: to bridge the digital divide in underserved and offline communities around the globe for young learners and their families. We do this because we truly believe that access to information transforms lives.

Current global events, specifically telecommunications blackouts, only underscore the critical importance of this work even further.

In these difficult times, I know how easy it is to feel helpless in the face of polycrisis and the challenges we face as a society and as human beings.

By supporting initiatives like TomorrowLabs, you're taking a concrete action to create a more equitable, just, and sustainable world. You're helping to ensure that everyone, regardless of where they're born, has access to the information and opportunities they need to thrive.

Thank you for considering our cause. Together, we can bridge divides and empower underserved communities through the power of responsible digital technology use.

With gratitude and hope for a more inclusive, just, and connected future,

Weston Cox - founder and director of TomorrowLabs

Weston Cox
Founder + Director
TomorrowLabs

Why This Matters?

In our increasingly connected world, it's easy to forget that 2.6 billion people still lack reliable internet access.

This isn't just about convenience – it's about fundamental access to education, healthcare information, and economic opportunities. The digital divide is deepening global inequalities at a time when we can least afford it.

Introducing: The Little Digital Library

We're developing a solution called The Little Digital Library. Using low-cost, solar-powered minicomputers, we aim to bring e-learning and telehealth resources to communities without internet access. Imagine a child in a remote village accessing educational materials that match their learning context, or a family getting crucial health information in their mother language – all without needing an internet connection.

How It Works: Co-Designing In Context

Your Support Helps Makes This Happen

To make this vision a reality, we need to conduct thorough on-the-ground research with beneficiary communities, develop technology, and work closely with communities to ensure their needs are met through our work.

This is where you come in -

Your support will help us:

Complete on-the-ground usability research in offline communities
Develop Little Digital Library prototypes and iterations
Connect and partner with offline communities seeking digital resource access
Evaluate impact to ensure we're making a positive difference
Provide all staff and contractors with living wage compensation

Fundraising Goals

Initial Fundraising Goal: To kickstart TomorrowLabs and ensure we begin 2025 with momentum, we aim to raise $35,000 by the end of 2024. This critical funding will support our operations during Quarter 1 (Jan-March 2025), covering key research in Southeast Asia, travel, local hires, and foundational work needed to develop digital access solutions for underserved communities. Your contribution helps bridge the gap and provide life-changing resources to those who need them most.

Stretch Goal #1: By raising $70,000, we can extend our research to include two additional regions in Southeast Asia. This will deepen our understanding of the local digital needs, enabling us to tailor our solutions more effectively by co-designing with our beneficiary communities. Your support will empower more communities by providing access to important information and resources.

Stretch Goal #2: Reaching $105,000 will allow us to hire a full-time local team in Southeast Asia, ensuring our work is not only impactful but also sustainable from within the local community. This investment will strengthen community partnerships, making long-term digital access solutions a reality.

Ultimate Stretch Goal: With $175,000, our full 2025 budget, TomorrowLabs can expand beyond research and development to launch pilot programs in key offline communities. This milestone will give us the resources to distribute The Little Digital Library devices through our organizational partners and provide vital e-learning and telehealth tools, enriching the lives of thousands.

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