Changing the World.
One Student at a time.
Empowering individuals through low cost, sustainable education solutions in communities, schools, libraries & health facilities.
Platform Enablers
Software Solutions
Salesforce & Heroku continue to provide a software differentiation, allowing Shift IT manage the end-to-end content request & delivery process.
Collaborative Classrooms
Google Classroom enables ShiftIT to streamline the process of sharing files between teachers and students in a collaborative way.
Curated Content
The UMass team enables ShiftIT by triaging student/school content requests and processing the gathering & distribution of educational resources.
Innovation Partners
In collaboration with our partners, ShiftIT is improving education one person at a time in rural Africa.Keepod $7 PCs
Each student gets a personal computing environment on a simple, affordable Keepod USB device.
Rachel Servers
Plug-and-play server connects a classroom of computers to a world of educational content
Salesforce Solutions
Request routing software for World Librarians Project's content curators
Kolibri Software
High quality offline education technology available in ShiftIT-sponsored communities
UMass Amherst Volunteers
Providing Open Education content curation, project monitoring and evaluation under World Librarian Project
Skyband Internet
Enables internet connectivity between ShiftIT sites and field service volunteers.
Empowering Students & Teachers Alike.
Stories of Lives Changed
Through our gallery and videos we hope you catch a glimpse of the amazing work Shift IT is doing in the communities of Malawi and rural Africa.
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Keepod PCs Deployed
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Rural Communities Enabled
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Local Teachers Trained
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Training Courses Delivered
Our Vision
Understand the Needs
Know the Culture, the Economy, and the dynamics of rural students in Africa
Reduce the Barrier to Entry
Every bit of Technology considers cost, power, connectivity & culutural factors
Focus on Vocational & STEM
Offer vocational or STEM-based educational tracks & content to raise up everyone
Excite New Partners
From volunteers like UMass to tech firms like Salesforce, get their perspective
Operate Efficienty
Cultural relevance, local staff and being a diligent steward with our funds are key to a long-term plan for success.
Demonstrate Accountability
We realize the importance of transparency and welcome any of our donors & sponsors for a visit & see our impactful work here.
Invest in Local Leaders
The only sustainable model is to ensure projects are driven by Malawian partners.
Adopt the Best Technology
We use best of breed partners!
Give Back & Pay Forward
We believe that helping other organizations help others contributes to the greater good.
Project Highlights
Child Legacy
Keepod Point, Rachel Server, Solar Power
Geen Malata Children's Village
Keepod Point, Rachel server, Solar Power
Malawi National Cricket Union
Keepod Point, Rachel Server
Mwayi Trust
Keepod Point, Rachel Server
Mua Deaf School
Keepod Point, Rachel Server, Kolibri
Saint Michaels Girls School
Keepod Point, Rachel Server
Mlambe School
Keepod Point, Rachel Server
More than 30+ Schools & Community Projects enabled. Follow Us!
What Others are Saying
Shift IT has been the spear head of change to bridging the digital divide in Malawi and Africa! We are proud to call them our Africa partners!
We believe that ShiftIT is a valuable partner for us and can vouch for their ability to be a successful grants partner to help two schools in Malawi
In my more than two years working with them, I am continually impressed with what they are doing to support educational expansion in Malawi. I give my highest recommendation for them as partner
They have become a vital partner for us. Going forward, Shift IT will be pivotal in our efforts & vision to ensure digital access to every Chirimba CDSS student"
In 2016 Shift IT won the first ICTAM Innovation Award for Education & Training. Since then, they have continued pushing the boundaries to make digital education in Malawi more inclusive.
The MCU & TCA are working in partnership with Shift IT to deploy KEEPOD point to accredited schools, clubs & communities in our programs and to give them greater access to modern coaching, education & entertainment services and platforms
Meet Our Team
Carl Meyer
Exec. Director, CTO & Co-Founder
Keshia-Zara Meyer
Comm. & Mktg. Dir., Co-Founder
Tombo Banda
Eng. Director & Ops. Advisory
Jeremy Smith
UMass Team Lead
Prof. Charlie Schweik
UMASS Team Leader
Prathik Pankaj
CFO & Fundraising Dir.
Olivia Kamkwamba
Education Advisor
