In a continent suffering from some of the worst poverty, disease, and violence in the world, not much is expected in terms of a technology industry. Creators of the website AfriGadget believe otherwise. Through postings, videos, and pictures, the website reveals the latest technological innovations in Africa, which have dramatically improved day to day living for many communities. Inventions range from a bio gas driven generator, which families use to heat their dinner by drawing from natural gases found underground, to a see-saw able to power school classrooms. Other stories include the Universal Nut Sheller that communities use to save their hands the incredible pain of shelling nuts for a prolonged period of time, and a step-by-step guide to making a water filter.

In an effort to find and train additional reporters, and to provide their reporters with sufficient technology, AfriGadget also sponsors the Grassroots Reporting Project, (which is looking for additional partners and for donations).

As its motto claims, the website shows those who solve “everyday problems with African ingenuity.” It aims to show the progress of Africa in addition to the country’s creative, innovative, and problem solving abilities.

Of course, the good folks at Afrigadget aren’t the only ones finding genius in Africa. Neil Turok, winner of the Ted Prize is looking for the Next Einstein in Africa and our friends over at m ss ng p eces put together this piece that shows they just might find him (or her) there soon.