Fika
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Data & AI models delivering rural access at scale

Rural communities experience outsized negative effects when a lack of basic infrastructure prevents them from reaching important destinations.

Our Digital group conducts research, produces data, and develops products to close data gaps and transform rural access. The technology we build scales our work as we aim to transform rural access solutions around the world.

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Fika Impact Map Prototype

Fika Impact Map

Prototype of a map application allowing user to visualize impact of trail bridges on communities across seven countries in Africa

Waterway Explorer example

Waterways Data Explorer App

An application allowing you to explore waterways data created by Waternet

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Bridges Built Worldwide

Locations of bridges built by Fika around the world

Fika Collect App Screenshot

Fika Collect

Fika Collect is an Android application designed to collect information about the transportation barriers impacting access to critical infrastructure primarily in a rural context.

Rwanda Impact Map Prototype

Rwanda Impact Map

Prototype of a map application allowing user to visualize impact of trail bridges on communities around Rwanda

Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire Bridge Impact Assessment

Analysis done to determine where bridges are needed to support new schools built in Côte d'Ivoire

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Safe Access Index Proof of Concept

Proof of concept application visualizing the travel time of communities to their nearest major road

Bridge Cost Estimator screenshot

Bridge Cost Estimator

Estimate the cost of building a trailbridge based on site conditions and design parameters

RNTI Planner screenshot

RNTI Planner

Plan rural network transportation infrastructure budgets and prioritize bridge investments across a region

Bridge Type Recommendation Engine screenshot

Bridge Type Recommendation Engine

Get a recommended bridge type based on site-specific conditions and engineering constraints

Supported By

Autodesk FoundationBetter Planet LaboratoryCisco FoundationGiveWellMapboxPatrick J. McGovern FoundationSahaj Software