SiSwApp In a country that is still developing, reliant on aid and tourism as ways to generate revenue, a well-functioning communications system is vital. Our solution, SiSwApp, is an app equipped with an offline English to SiSwati (and vice-versa) translator with an audio database and contextualized SiSwati words which will help users to not only communicate with SiSwati speakers, but also to learn the language. For foreign workers, having an understanding of the culture and language of Swaziland is of utmost benefit, as it eases the process of integrating in society and working efficiently. The app format was adopted as it can work offline, bypassing the need for internet access, which can be unreliable and expensive in Swaziland. In addition, it provides another platform through which local enterprises can make their mark through advertising. What? An app of Swazi culture and language. Who? This app will help foreign aid workers integrate. Why? We offer more comprehensive features, available offline, than the few competitors we have, such as on the fly translation services integrated with an audio database and in-depth knowledge of the Swazi culture. Goals With funding, we can develop the app and subsequently partner with international organizations operating in the country within one year. Timothy McDermott I am the Director of Product Development for SiSwApp. As I grew up in Swaziland and witnessed the many development challenges of the country, I came to strongly believe that easing the work of NGOs could greatly help in realizing Swaziland’s vast potential. It is this belief that led to the creation of SiSwApp. I am an 18-year-old bursary student excelling in the IB Diploma Program at Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA, expecting to graduate November 2013. www.siswapp.com 10 InnovationSpace: Young Innovators