Makers Have the Gear
Raspberry Pi, Arduino and 3D-printing projects leave drawers full of unused microSDs.
Upcycle Your microSD. Empower Five Women.
#MakersForChange turns spare microSD cards into offline audio libraries for rural African women - no internet or literacy required.
Why Makers of Change Matters
Circular Tech for Good
One reused card avoids 13 kg CO₂e and keeps plastic out of landfill.
Real-World Impact
Each card we preload with Audiopedia content reaches ≈ 5 women - especially where literacy and data plans are out of reach.
How It Works
Collect
Dig into your maker drawer for any spare microSD (128 MB – 128 GB). Pop it in the post - one card is enough to start a chain of impact.
Revive
We secure-wipe and test each card, then preload Audiopedia audio - health, finance, farming, rights - in the local language. Your tech scrap becomes a pocket-sized talking library.
Empower
Community NGOs distribute the revived cards to rural women. 5 women per card gain life-changing knowledge - while 13 kg of CO₂ stays out of the atmosphere.
Send us your spare micro SD today!
📦 Ship to:
Audiopedia Foundation
Altes Schulhaus Gräfenhausen
76855 Annweiler am Trifels
Germany
Why Audiopedia?
- UN-endorsed – Featured as the sole gender-equality solution in the UN SDG Digital Acceleration Agenda (2023).
- Proven reach – 15 million women have already listened to Audiopedia content.
- Open & secure – Content is open-source; every card is wiped before loading to guarantee data privacy.
- Offline power – Works on any $10 feature phone or solar speaker, so impact isn’t limited by data plans or literacy.
Frequently asked questions
What is Makers for Change?
Makers for Change is the maker-powered arm of Audiopedia Foundation’s SD4Africa program. We upcycle spare microSD cards into offline audio libraries for rural African women.
How does the program work?
You mail us any microSD (128 MB+). We secure-wipe, load Audiopedia audio, and local partners distribute the cards. One card ≈ 5 women reached.
Who benefits from SD4Africa?
The program primarily benefits African women in regions where feature phones are the main access point for information, empowering them with essential knowledge to improve their lives. 80 % of recipients rely on feature phones, not smartphones.
How can I donate my SD cards?
Slip cards in a envelope (address above). If you can’t wipe them, no worries - we’ll 7-pass erase for you.
Can I help without sending a card?
Not a problem. You can also support SD4Africa by making a monetary donation, which helps fund the purchase and distribution of SD cards and related resources. Just click here
Who can I contact for more information?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please use our “Get in Touch” form. We’re here to help and provide all the details you need to get involved.
Which card sizes are most useful?
Any capacity works. Even a 256 MB card holds 150 hours of audio; larger cards simply reach more topics.
Do you accept other flash media (USB, SD, CF)?
Right now we focus on microSD ´ because they fit feature phones. Stay tuned - join our email list and we’ll let you know if this changes.