Kormo
In Dhaka, finding a trusted plumber, electrician, or carpenter often means asking around. Many of these workers have no online presence, leaving residents dependent on word-of-mouth and workers out of reach of anyone beyond their existing network. We built a community-powered directory to make those recommendations discoverable. Residents could list trusted local workers themselves, giving people an online presence without requiring internet access or digital skills. The platform launched with over 100 workers who previously had no online footprint. In its first three months, it helped homeowners and workers make over 50 direct connections. By building around how people already find and recommend help, we turned local knowledge into a simple, accessible resource that connected offline workers with new opportunities.