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is a way in which the power of the internet can be delivered to people in areas that lack any infrastructure. Areas inhabited by people who may have never before seen a computer. In many cases, the people receiving this type of kiosk may not yet have access to either electrical power or running water. Yet this single computer connected to the Internet brings with it a source of knowledge that may help people overcome their lack of basic resources.

Another possible solution for small villages that do have electrical power is the provision of an actual classroom with computers. An internet connection is established as with the kiosk, but in this situation, the battery is to power both a satellite modem and a wireless routing device as well. In one simple step, an entire village has been enabled for internet access. The provision of laptops discarded or donated by people in other countries can enable entire families to learn what they have been missing.

Enabling the peoples of Africa to access the global internet is a challenge that needs to be addressed. Possibly, by addressing this one issue, we can initiate a revolution in the rural areas of Africa. Better education brings about better ways of living that in turn bring about prosperity. If we truly want to reduce the level of poverty throughout Africa, we must work on educating the youth of Africa. They will then guide the continent into the era of modern man.

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