Education for
Everyone,
Everywhere.

About Us

The Patatas is an EdTech consultancy committed to bridging the digital divide in education – starting in Southeast Asia. As a social enterprise, we work with innovative partners to develop lasting solutions that unlock students’ potential and enable economic mobility in rural and underserved communities.

Meet the team

We are a team of developers, creatives and strategists who solve problems. We’re all here to empower rural communities through education and create a more equitable world.

Janan

Chief Operating Officer
Audrey

Business Manager
Hambali

Creative Lead
Christal

Full Stack Developer
Arjun

Full Stack Developer
Janan Loh

Chief Operating Officer

Janan is an advocate for social justice who stands for the rights and education of children. He holds a degree in English literature and communication studies from the University of Western Australia and uses his apt skills to develop and improve organisational systems, solve problems, and lead the team. When he’s not at work, you can find him running around the neighbourhood in his army boots.

Audrey Yap

Business Manager

Audrey is an explorer at heart. You can find her discovering the world and learning about other cultures through nature, music, and books! Known for her exuberant joy, she brings in fun and laughter to every environment that she’s in. With a bachelor’s degree in business and seven years of experience in the consumer goods sector, she is thankful to be a part of The Patatas to help remote communities on a larger scale.

Hambali Hanafiah

Creative Lead

Hambali is a storyteller at heart. With a bachelor’s degree in communication design from the Glasgow School of Art, he enjoys using his creative side to communicate The Patatas’ work through graphic work, illustrations, films, and his favorite – photography. While not at work, you can find Bali playing the guitar for his audience of one – his beloved cat.

Christal Tan

Full Stack Developer

Christal believes that the little details matter. An Interaction Design diploma holder turned Full Stack Developer with a passion for blending aesthetics and functionality seamlessly. When she is not crafting digital experiences, you can find her trying out food places or immersing herself in the world of games.

Arjun

Full Stack Developer

Arjun believes in using tech for good. A former Air Force engineer, he left the military service to explore the world of tech and web development. Through his transformative journey, he discovered his passion for creating a positive impact with technology. He now lends his technical expertise to bridging the digital divide to foster more equity in education.

Nashita

Software & Systems Engineer

Nashita is a passionate tech enthusiast who believes in the power of technology to create meaningful change in the world. A recent Engineering graduate from the National University of Singapore, she is dedicated to using innovation to craft solutions that uplift rural communities. When she's not immersed in tech projects, you'll find her reading, journaling or volunteering, constantly seeking new opportunities for growth and self-improvement.

Our Values

The Patatas is an EdTech consultancy committed to bridging the digital divide in education – starting in Southeast Asia. As a social enterprise, we work with innovative partners to develop lasting solutions that unlock students’ potential and enable economic mobility in rural and underserved communities.

We are not interested in magic bullets and quick fixes. We work with partners who are willing to invest resources in co-creating effective solutions.

We mean it when we say education for everyone, everywhere. Wherever you are, we’ll meet you there.

We listen to our partners* – they understand their organisations better than we ever will. Their unique insights and experiences drive the solutions we create.

*Our clients are partners, working with us to bridge the digital divide in education.

We are committed to producing the best possible work we can. Our partners can confidently count on us to deliver.

We are practical dreamers who deliver measurable results that help our partners transform lives through education.

Our Progress

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Engaged in Key Partnership

What We Did

Partnered with Tiwala to explore the feasibility of using digital education to encourage learning in under-resourced communities.

Launched Tablet Programme

What We Did

Positive Feedback

Learning Points

Introduced an educational app using tablets in lessons at village bangrays or town halls with 20 children in Legazpi, Philippines.

Expanded the programme to engage 500 children over the next two years. Many of whom showed improved literacy and numeracy skills.

Children enjoyed educational games from the app and were engaged in English and Math.

The app offered interactive activities offline but required students to connect to the Internet at times to refresh data.

As Internet access was not readily available, teachers adapted their lessons and continued to engage students.

The Patatas reframed their understanding of offline and started exploring alternative solutions.

Expanded Tablet Programme to Schools

What We Did

Supported principals, who were heartened by the programme’s impact, with adopting the programme at 5 public schools, or roughly 10% of schools in Legazpi.

Introduced Offline Learning Prototype

What We Did

Positive Feedback

Learning Points

Integrated an offline system that stored more data and resources than the app and could be shared with other teachers on the network.

Teachers were excited by the expanded possibilities for learning experiences they could create.

Teachers wondered how they could keep the single-board chip system protected, learning from previously losing donated computers during typhoon season.

Introduced CaseStudy to New Partners

What We Did

Developed CaseStudy prototype – a digital library and content management system that came with accompanying accessories that empowered teachers to create classrooms everywhere.

Introduced CaseStudy to new rural communities. Namely:

  • A school in Mombasa, Kenya (through Tana River Life Foundation)
  • An orphanage in Batam, Indonesia (through Rainbow Connection)

Improved Student Skills with CaseStudy

What We Did

Extended engaging digital resources in the Philippines to 500 students who improved their literacy and numeracy skills by approximately 50%.

Redesigned CaseStudy for Data-Informed Learning

What We Did

Redesigned CaseStudy – now anchored by a Learning Management System that empowers teachers to access enriched resources and simplify daily tasks, like tracking students’ progress.

Our Impact

771 million young people and adults lack basic literacy skills. We’ve been on a mission to leverage tech to bridge the digital divide in education since 2014. With innovative partners committed to driving sustainable solutions, we’re getting closer to shaping more equitable futures.

The Patatas Pte Ltd
A Potato Productions Company

284 River Valley Road
Singapore 238325
info@thepatatas.com

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