About us
A Youth Dream
Jason grew up in South Africa during apartheid and witnessed significant educational inequality, which profoundly impacted him. Since the age of 16, he has carried the dream of transforming education through technological advancements.
Our Approach
Our Vision
We are committed to working in underserved communities to ensure that everyone has access to quality education.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create sustainable, locally-driven education solutions that thrive even in the most remote and challenging environments—places without electricity or internet access.
Our Approach
What sets us apart is our hands-on approach: this technology is supported by a team of dedicated educational experts who ensure it meets the needs of each community. Together, we’re not just delivering tools; we’re unlocking knowledge, fostering resilience, and building brighter futures.
Join us in creating lasting change, one community at a time.
Our Values

Integrity
We honor the trust placed in us by maintaining transparency, consistency, and accountability, ensuring that we deliver on our commitments with unwavering reliability.
Independence
We approach our work with impartiality and openness, ensuring our impact is universal, unbiased, and focused on serving diverse communities without discrimination.
Quality and Efficiency
Through strategic collaboration and innovative thinking, we consistently strive to deliver high-quality, efficient solutions that create meaningful and sustainable change.
Meet The Team
We are an expanding network of individuals whose goal is to see underserved communities uplifted through knowledge expansion and self-sufficiency.

Stephanie Roffler
Board Member - Operations Support

Birgit Kempter
Board Member - Assistant to the Foundation Board

Thomas Madsen
Board Member - Passionate Leader

Jason Thompson
Board Member - Change Maker

Philipp Strübin
Board Member - Head of IT

Dieter Reitz
Board Member - Teacher & Entrepreneur

Rise Village International
Waldstrasse 6
CH – 4107 Ettingen
[email protected]
Contact Address
Rise Village International
Waldstrasse 6
4107 Ettingen
Switzerland
[email protected]
+41 78 696 39 75
Authorized Representatives
Jason Thompson, Board Member
Commercial Register Entry
Registered Name: Rise Village International
Number: CHE-217.393.588
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