Are you an Al professional who understands how to compose prompts to get the most out of Al tools? If yes, apply for the Code for Africa (CA) Al for Good Fellowship 2025.
Opportunity Details
The Digitalise Youth consortium, through Code for Africa (CA), is offering six fellowships to technologists in Africa to work with human rights defending (HRD) organisations to assist them in rapidly scaling up their interventions through the savvy use of Al technology. The HRDs will be located in the Sahel, as well as neighbouring countries in West and East Africa, so familiarity with the region is a must.
Under this fellowship, technologists will support HDs to build on their existing Al-based initiatives and resources or develop new tools or solutions. Fellows must therefore have proven experience in Al/ML prompt engineering or modelling, and a strong commitment to human rights and ethical Al. Activities will include co-designing Al tools with HRDs, ensuring ethical compliance in Al deployments, and generating actionable insights to inform policy and advocacy.
Fellows will either develop Al-powered solutions within their own technology teams or collaborate with experts to build them. These solutions may include natural language processing (NLP) models for detecting harmful content, big data tools for mapping disinformation networks, and automation systems for civic engagement platforms.
Deliverables will include research briefs, prototype Al models, and strategic plans for scaling Al-driven interventions that strengthen HDs' work and safeguard public discourse. Selected fellows will receive support from CA's TechLab, DataLab, and Al Sandbox, alongside mentorship from global Al experts, CSOs, and policymakers. Partners include climate resilience networks, public health organisations, and digital rights advocates, providing resources for prototyping, testing, and scaling solutions.
They seek problem-solvers with:
Eligible candidates are invited to fill out the application form by 14th April 2025 to join a transformative cohort of innovators addressing the Sahel’s most pressing challenges through ethical AI.
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