Empowering the Visually and Hearing Impaired Through Smart Educational Technology

IREN is revolutionizing inclusive education by providing accessible, intelligent tools that break down barriers and create equal learning opportunities for all students.

About IREN

IREN stands for Inclusive Resource for Education and Navigation - a groundbreaking initiative by Porto Limited, Tanzania's leading tech innovation company.

Born from the recognition that over 285 million people worldwide are visually impaired and 466 million have disabling hearing loss, IREN addresses the critical gap in accessible educational technology. Traditional learning materials and methods often exclude these communities, creating barriers to quality education.

Our innovative solution combines artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and assistive technologies to create smart educational tools that adapt to each learner's unique needs. From AI-powered braille translation to sign language recognition systems, IREN is building the future of inclusive education.

Our Vision

To revolutionize inclusive education by providing accessible, intelligent tools that ensure no learner is left behind, creating a world where disability becomes ability through technology.

Our Mission

To create AI-powered assistive technologies that break down educational barriers, empower educators, and enable students with visual and hearing impairments to achieve their full potential in learning and life.

IREN Features

For Visually Impaired Users

📖

AI Braille Translation

Real-time conversion of text to braille with intelligent formatting and context awareness.

🔊

Audio Learning Systems

High-quality text-to-speech with natural voice synthesis and speed control.

🤲

Tactile Navigation

Smart haptic feedback systems for intuitive device and content navigation.

For Hearing Impaired Users

👋

Sign Language Recognition

AI-powered recognition and translation of sign language to text and speech.

📺

Visual Learning Tools

Enhanced visual content with automatic captioning and visual cues.

💬

Real-time Captioning

Live speech-to-text conversion with context-aware accuracy improvements.

General Features

🤖

AI-Powered Personalization

Adaptive learning experiences that adjust to individual learning styles and pace.

🌐

IoT Integration

Seamless connectivity across devices for consistent learning experiences.

📊

Progress Tracking

Comprehensive analytics and reporting for educators and learners.

Our Core Values

Independence

Empowering visually impaired students to learn, communicate, and explore knowledge on their own terms, without needing constant assistance.

Dignity

Restoring confidence and self-worth by enabling students to participate fully and equally in educational environments.

Inclusion

Creating equal opportunities in classrooms and beyond, ensuring that no student is left behind because of visual disability.

Empowerment

Giving students the tools to express themselves, gain knowledge, and build their future with the same potential as any of their peers.

Accessibility

Making learning resources, information, and communication universally reachable — regardless of visual ability or background.

Technical Core Values

Real-Time Information Access

Visually impaired students can instantly access printed and digital content whenever they need it.

Seamless Communication

They can send, receive, and interact through messages and calls without relying on others.

Autonomous Learning

They gain the ability to study independently, explore subjects, and absorb knowledge without barriers.

Smart Interaction

The device listens, responds, and acts intuitively, tailored to the student's spoken needs.

On-the-Go Usability

Learning and communication support travels with them — in school, at home, or outdoors — in one compact, user-friendly device.

Why IREN?

Accessibility First

Built from the ground up with accessibility standards, ensuring every feature works for users with diverse abilities.

True Inclusion

Breaking down barriers and creating equal opportunities for all learners, regardless of their physical capabilities.

AI & IoT Innovation

Leveraging cutting-edge technology to create intelligent, adaptive learning environments.

SDG Alignment

Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Our Team

Philbert Shio

Philbert Shio

Founder & CEO

Oliver Justine

Oliver Justine

Research and Chief Operation Officer (COO)

Glory Josephat

Glory Josephat

Research and Data Scientist

Amos Muyala

Amos Muyala

Chief Technology Officer

Daniel Kivuyo

Daniel Kivuyo

Electronics Engineer

Godbless

Godbless Nyagawa

Software Developer

News & Updates

IREN Project Launch Announcement

Coming Soon

Stay tuned for the official launch of the IREN project and our first public demonstration.

Partnership Opportunities Open

Open Now

We're actively seeking partnerships with educational institutions, NGOs, and government agencies.

Technology Development Updates

Ongoing

Follow our progress as we develop cutting-edge AI and IoT solutions for inclusive education.

Our Partners

We're building relationships with organizations that share our vision of inclusive education.

Joe Family Group

Apeiron Limited

Patandi Maalum Secondary School

Swahili DMakers

Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch

Get Involved & Support Us

Join us in revolutionizing inclusive education. Whether you're an educator, developer, investor, or simply someone who believes in equal opportunities for all, there are many ways to get involved with IREN.

Volunteer with Us

Contribute your skills to help build accessible educational technology.

Pilot School Program

Partner with us to test IREN solutions in your educational institution.

Support Our Mission

Help us bring accessible education technology to more learners worldwide.

Contact Us