Read documents
Printed text into spoken audio.
Independenceshould not dependon another person.
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The problem
Blind people often have to ask another person to read everyday information that was never made accessible to them.
Printed documents, product labels, forms, school materials, and personal letters are primarily designed to be seen. Without accessible alternatives, basic information can mean waiting for help and sharing information that should remain private.
Our solution ↓
Our solution
Smart glasses that make everyday visual information available through voice.
Miwani Janja helps blind people read printed documents, identify nearby objects, and understand their surroundings through clear, real-time spoken responses.
From a school handout to a bank statement, information can be accessed when it is needed—and remain private when it matters.
Identify objects
Useful objects in the space nearby.
Hear clear responses
Useful information delivered through audio.
Describe surroundings
Useful context about an environment.
A Simple Process
Capture. Understand. Guide.
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Capture
Camera receives visual information.
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Understand
AI interprets what is useful.
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Guide
Clear audio reaches the user.
Product demonstration
English · Swahili ↘The impact we are building toward
Information changes what becomes possible.
When everyday information becomes accessible, blind people can make decisions with greater privacy, confidence, and independence.
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Privacy
Personal information can remain personal—from a bank statement to a medical letter.
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Confidence
Useful information can be understood in the moment, without waiting for assistance.
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Participation
More accessible information supports a more active role at school, at work, and in daily life.
For investors and partners
Help make accessible information part of everyday life.
We are building Miwani Janja in Tanzania with a vision to serve blind communities across Africa. We welcome partners who can help us test, improve, and responsibly scale the product.
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Tanzania first · Built for Africa
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Mission-aligned investors
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Technical and research partners
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Accessibility advocates
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Pilot organizations
From the founders
Our story ↘Join the mission
Let's build a more accessible future.
Interested in a pilot, partnership, investment, or supporting the mission? Tell us how you would like to be involved.
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