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Tier 1 β€” Digital Point

Connectivity for communities that have nothing

The Tier 1 Digital Point Hub brings electricity, internet, health screening and digital education to communities currently without any of these β€” in a single, solar-powered container unit that arrives ready to operate.

Starting from

Β£18,000

Full hub, funded and operational

01 β€” WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything. No exceptions.

Every Tier 1 hub ships with the same complete package. Nothing is optional, nothing is cut when budgets get tight. What you see is exactly what the community gets.

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Solar Power System

5kW solar array with 20kWh lithium battery bank. Fully off-grid. Powers all hub equipment 24/7 with no fuel costs.

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Community Broadband WiFi

Starlink satellite internet with local mesh network covering up to 500m radius. Speeds of 50–200 Mbps.

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Digital Literacy Station

8 laptop workstations with offline content β€” Khan Academy, ALISON, BBC Bitesize β€” in Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo.

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Health Screening Point

Blood pressure, blood glucose, temperature, weight/BMI monitoring. Data synced to national health records when connected.

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Emergency Communications

Satellite phone, HF radio backup and local PA system. Contact with emergency services even during network outages.

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Device Charging Station

20-port public charging station for phones, torches and radios. Free for community use β€” vital in off-grid areas.

02 β€” TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Built to last. Designed for Africa.

Every component is rated for tropical heat, dust, humidity and full off-grid operation. Units are pre-assembled and shipped for rapid local installation β€” no specialist contractors required.

Container size
20ft ISO shipping container (6m Γ— 2.4m)
Total floor area
14.4 mΒ² interior + 20 mΒ² covered outdoor deck
Solar capacity
5 kW array + 20 kWh lithium battery bank
Internet connection
50–200 Mbps via Starlink satellite
WiFi coverage radius
Up to 500m from the hub
Daily visitor capacity
150 people per day
Health screenings/day
Up to 50 screenings
Digital literacy seats
8 workstations across shared sessions
Installation timeline
8–12 weeks from funding confirmation
Expected lifespan
25+ years with standard maintenance

03 β€” WHO IT SERVES

The communities left furthest behind.

Remote rural communities

Villages and hamlets more than 10km from the nearest LGA headquarters, with no grid electricity and no internet. Often invisible to government and NGOs alike.

Underserved LGAs

Local Government Areas with below-average access to digital infrastructure, health facilities and schools. We use FMOH and NBS data to target the highest-need areas first.

Post-conflict communities

Communities rebuilding after displacement, insecurity or disaster. A Tier 1 hub provides immediate, resilient infrastructure β€” independent of damaged local systems.

04 β€” HOW TO FUND A TIER 1 HUB

Β£18,000 changes everything for a community.

Three funding routes are available β€” all come with full financial transparency, impact reporting and naming recognition.

Individual Donor
Β£18,000–£25,000

One donor, one community. Fund the entire hub and it carries your name β€” or the name of a loved one β€” permanently.

  • Naming rights β€” official hub name + dedication plaque
  • Annual impact report sent directly to you
  • Virtual hub inauguration ceremony invite
  • Lifetime recognition on careafricafoundation.org
Corporate Sponsor
Β£18,000+

Fund a hub as part of your ESG or CSR programme. Receive branding, impact data and a communications story your team will be proud of.

  • Exterior and interior hub branding
  • ESG-aligned impact metrics for annual reporting
  • Co-authored press release with CARE AFRICA
  • Staff engagement and volunteering opportunities
Government / LGA
Co-funding available

State and LGA governments can co-fund hubs as part of local development plans. We manage all procurement, construction and operations.

  • Government credit on all hub materials and signage
  • Quarterly reports to the LGA office
  • Integration with existing local health data systems
  • Training and capacity-building for local staff

Β£18,000. One community. Lasting change.

Whether you want to bring a hub to your community or fund one for another β€” we make it simple.