Learn and have fun with Dipeo

An engaging learning tool to help reduce poverty

Dipeo is a motivational game that inspires participants to start income-generating activities.

Read more about what we do – the learning impact – and who can use Dipeo.

Dipeo testimonials

Mrs. Monekata Assitan Christine Kamissoko, Head of the Entrepreneurship Lab at Ebenezer International

"Dipeo gives a taste of entrepreneurship. It is an extraordinary game - once you start playing, you don't see time go by."

"Some people don´t believe in their talent as salespeople or shopkeepers, but by playing Dipeo, they have discovered this hidden talent within themselves."

"Many find it difficult to understand the theoretical lessons, but with Dipeo they understand everything."

What we do

A down-to-earth and playful way of learning.

Dipeo is a board game designed to create learning opportunities through play. You buy and sell farm products such as seeds, chickens, goats and cows. You can start with a bag of seeds and end up with a vegtables and livestock –and a sustainable livelihood. Small becomes big.

The player who has made the most values – both in cash and products – will be the winner. You don’t need to make it diﬃcult for others to win because the important thing is to make your own money grow.

Use your head and have a bit of luck.

The impact of Dipeo

Economic Empowerment

The players improve their overall numeracy skills and get a basic understanding of how to manage money.

Training of micro-business skills and analytical thinking is embedded in everything that happens in the game. The players become more aware of the importance of planning ahead and to make decisions based on what they want to achieve in the future.

Experienced players also say they have changed how they spend and save money. For example doing less small purchases and saving up for bigger things.

Read testimonials from users of Dipeo here.

Who can use Dipeo?

Livelihood skills group, Ethiopia

Organisations and individuals working with poverty reduction

Why Dipeo is an effective learning tool in poverty projects:

It is suitable for people with, or without any prior education.
Easy to use and easy to bring along.
Needs no maintainance, electricity or wifi.
Can be used in urban and rural settings alike.

Products

The board game Dipeo with contents

The Dipeo game is packed in a handy and sturdy bag that is practical for transport and storage. All the pieces of the game are made of solid materials. It can be played both outdoors and indoors — on the ground or on a table. The game mat, wallets, cardholders, and the bag are sewn from durable and washable fabrics and can endure rough conditions.

Three booklets are included:

Quick Start. A leaflet to help get started quickly.
How to Play. A booklet providing all the details of the game.
Goldie - the Super Hen. A story book inspiring reflections on what it means to do business, and provides reading- and language training.

Language: English and French. Other languages may also become available.

- Weight: 940 gram (a little under 1 kg)

- Size: 28 cm x 20 cm x 6 cm