Ubongo

About Ubongo

Ubongo is a social enterprise that creates educational entertainment for children in Africa. The company has developed two main products: "Akili and Me," an animated series for preschoolers, and "Ubongo Kids," a show for older children that focuses on math and science.

Ubongo's content is distributed across various platforms, including television, radio, and mobile apps, to ensure wide accessibility. The business model is based on a multi-pronged approach. They partner with broadcasters across Africa to air their shows, often for free. They also generate revenue through licensing agreements with telecommunication companies, who offer their content as part of their value-added services. Additionally, Ubongo collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and development partners to create and distribute content for specific educational campaigns. This strategy allows them to reach a broad audience, including children in low-income and underserved communities. By making learning fun and accessible, Ubongo aims to improve educational outcomes for millions of children across the continent.