Smart Foundry, through Rifaly, recently emerged as one of the three winners of the 2024 U.S.-Tanzania Tech Challenge, standing out among 113 submissions. Competing for a share of $250,000, this achievement is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication to using technology for positive change.

The U.S.-Tanzania Tech Challenge is a prestigious competition designed to highlight solutions that address real-world problems. Our platform Rifaly, impressed judges by tackling a significant challenge—making media and information more accessible and reliable. Its ability to deliver newspapers, magazines, and podcasts in one place, along with its commitment to media literacy, aligned perfectly with the competition’s mission to foster solutions that drive social impact.

Behind this victory is a team that put in endless hours to perfect the platform. Developers, Product Specialists, Designers, Marketing, Business and Customer Experience teams all worked tirelessly, believing that what they were building could make a difference. This win is a testament to their belief in the power of information and technology to empower people.

Winning the U.S.-Tanzania Tech Challenge isn’t just a recognition of the product—it’s a reflection of our purpose. The team’s journey proves that when passion meets perseverance, success is inevitable.

This is just the beginning for us and Rifaly. With this victory, we are more determined than ever to continue creating solutions that help people make informed decisions and bridge information gaps.

To the entire team: this win belongs to each and every one of you. Keep pushing boundaries—you’ve already shown what’s possible.