Sikana is a nonprofit educational movement dedicated to decentralizing access to practical knowledge and life skills by providing free, community-created video lessons that anyone in the world can access. Its mission is to help every individual lead a fulfilled, independent, and dignified life by sharing skills that matter — from health and safety to creativity and vocational know-how. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

As one of OurWorld’s ventures, Sikana exemplifies how decentralized learning ecosystems can empower learners everywhere by removing barriers to quality knowledge and putting learning directly in the hands of global communities.

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What Sikana Is and What It Does

Founded in 2014, Sikana’s core objective is to equip people with practical skills via free educational video programs that are easy to use, widely accessible, and engaging. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Unlike traditional centralized schooling models or paywalled online academies, Sikana’s platform decentralizes learning by:

• offering free access to thousands of video lessons across categories like cooking, health, art, nature, DIY, and sport; :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• making content available in multiple languages, supported by volunteers worldwide; :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• leveraging digital and offline channels (including partnerships that broadcast lessons in areas with limited internet); :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• empowering communities to create, translate, and share content collaboratively. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Through this decentralized model, Sikana breaks down barriers of cost, infrastructure, and geography — bringing practical learning directly to people wherever they are.

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The Mission: Knowledge Without Borders

Sikana’s mission centers on a powerful belief: > Quality education and skill acquisition should not depend on one’s location, wealth, or access to traditional institutions.

This mission is reflected in both the design of the platform and its real-world impact. The organization has delivered hundreds of millions of lessons to learners across the globe — a testament to how decentralized educational resources can reach far beyond conventional classrooms. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Whether it’s a young adult learning basic bike repair in a rural village or a community caregiver mastering life-saving first aid techniques, Sikana’s educational programs are tailored to real-life needs that uplift individuals and strengthen communities.

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How Sikana Decentralizes Learning

Sikana’s decentralized learning model relies on several key principles:

🌍 1. Open and Free Access

All content on Sikana is available completely free of charge and without subscription fees, ensuring that anyone with a device can learn at their own pace. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

🤝 2. Community-Powered Content Creation

Volunteer teams globally — including educators, translators, videographers, and subject matter experts — collaborate to create and localize content in multiple languages. This collective model decentralizes not just distribution, but content generation itself. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

🛠️ 3. Offline and Local Distribution

Through partnerships with organizations like Learning Equality, Sikana distributes its programs even in settings without reliable internet, using lightweight, offline servers that broadcast video libraries locally. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

🌐 4. Partnerships for Global Reach

Sikana’s impact extends through on-field and online partners — from libraries and NGOs to local community groups — each helping spread educational resources where they are needed most. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Collectively, these elements ensure that learning is not confined to centralized platforms, paywalls, or formal institutions. Instead, learning flows outward, community by community, unlocking potential in many corners of the world.

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Where Sikana Operates

Although headquartered in Paris with roots in French nonprofit ecosystems, Sikana’s presence and impact are genuinely global:

• Programs have reached learners in 230+ countries and territories. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Content has been translated into 16 languages and continues to expand through volunteer networks. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Offline implementations extend access in areas with little or no internet — from rural Africa to refugee settlements — through localized educational partnerships. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

From urban learners with broadband access to remote communities relying on offline educational kiosks, Sikana is decentralizing learning for diverse contexts at scale.

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Proudly an OurWorld Venture

As part of the OurWorld Ventures ecosystem, Sikana stands at the intersection of education, technology, and decentralized impact. The partnership aligns with a shared vision of transforming access to opportunities, breaking down centralized barriers, and building inclusive models that serve learners everywhere.

By supporting and advancing Sikana’s mission, OurWorld helps propel a future where education is a shared global commons — open, collaborative, and empowering.

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Learn more, explore free courses, or join the movement at https://www.sikana.tv/en :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

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