Across the globe mobile technologies are proving
that communication can drive social change.
By
enabling greater efficiency and access to services,
cell phones hold the potential to leapfrog traditional
development approaches and create profound social
and economic impact.
To this end, the Praekelt Foundation leverages in-
house expertise to create an incubator for new mo-
bile-based ideas,
and works with strong partners to
ensure long term sustainability and measurable im-
pact.
Using advertising space linked to Please Call Me messages, SocialTxt offers a unique medium that allows direct communication with over 35 million South Africans. more...
TxtAlert uses SMS messages to support both patients and staff to impove appointment attendance and treament adherence at Themba Lethu, one of South Africa's largest HIV and AIDS treatment sites. more...