The Tree of Problems illustrates marginalised communities’ systemic barriers to accessing and engaging with knowledge. Deep-seated challenges such as economic barriers, inaccessible language and formats, limited access points, and the digital divide lie at their roots (causes). These issues intertwine with the complexity of the intersectional barriers and cultural prejudices, creating a trunk of exclusion where entire groups are systematically denied opportunities to access and meaningfully engage with knowledge and information.

The effects, symbolised by the branches, perpetuate inequalities, leaving communities uninformed, excluded, and unable to reach their potential. The cost of this exclusion is a loss for these communities and society, which misses out on their valuable contributions.

The Tree of Solutions emerges from this foundation, responding directly to each root problem with tailored strategies designed to dismantle barriers and foster inclusion. The tree’s roots focus on creating innovative, accessible, and multilingual content delivered in affordable or free formats. By incorporating inclusive technology and leveraging grassroots networks, the solutions address digital and social divides while offering mentorship and fostering collaboration with local organisations. At its trunk, this tree promises to deliver accessible, engaging, inclusive, adapted and quality
knowledge tailored to the needs of marginalised groups, laying the groundwork for transformative change.

The branches of the Tree of Solutions reveal a vision of empowerment and progress, where communities gain access to critical knowledge in accessible formats. This knowledge catalyses community development, fosters advocacy, and promotes inclusive societal progress. High-quality, culturally relevant content becomes the norm, inspiring a global model for accessibility and inclusion. In this way, the Tree of Solutions turns barriers into bridges of opportunity, ensuring that marginalised groups can fully participate, thrive, and contribute to a more just and equitable world.

Theory of Change