SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is supporting the formation of rural technology and innovation hubs aimed at closing the digital divide. SayPro believes that rural communities possess immense talent and creativity, but lack the infrastructure to access modern opportunities. These hubs, supported by SayPro, offer internet connectivity, tech training, entrepreneurship support, and maker spaces. Peace Corps volunteers assist in designing programs that teach coding, hardware repair, and app development. SayPro is dedicated to ensuring that young people in remote areas can compete in the digital economy and build innovative solutions tailored to rural challenges.
SayPro equips these hubs with computers, 3D printers, renewable energy sources, and collaborative workspaces. Each hub is co-designed with local youth, educators, and small business owners to reflect community needs. SayPro organizes bootcamps, hackathons, and mentorship programs led by Peace Corps experts and local professionals. By fostering a spirit of experimentation and problem-solving, SayPro encourages rural youth to become technology leaders and entrepreneurs. These hubs also support local agriculture through agri-tech solutions and data-driven tools, demonstrating SayPro’s commitment to innovation that uplifts traditional industries in new and sustainable ways.
SayPro emphasizes inclusive access to its tech hubs by ensuring women, people with disabilities, and disadvantaged youth are actively involved. With Peace Corps collaboration, SayPro hosts awareness campaigns and leadership programs to build confidence and digital literacy. SayPro also offers microgrants for community-led tech projects, encouraging solutions like low-cost irrigation systems, e-learning apps, and telemedicine tools. These efforts ensure that innovation is not just imported but created and owned by local communities. SayPro’s model strengthens both digital capacity and social cohesion, demonstrating how tech can serve as a force for grassroots empowerment.
In the future, SayPro plans to create a network of interconnected rural hubs, supported by a national platform for knowledge sharing and funding opportunities. Peace Corps volunteers will continue playing a vital role in training and mentorship. SayPro will also integrate green technologies and circular economy models into the hubs to promote sustainability. By investing in rural technology ecosystems, SayPro redefines what’s possible for underrepresented regions, proving that innovation thrives when access, training, and local vision come together.