Call For Applications: Code for Africa (CfA) AI for Good Fellowship 2025 for African Technologists ($500/month stipend)

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AI FOR GOOD FELLOWS

The AI for Good Fellowship is a four-month program for mid-career AI engineers, data scientists, and social innovators dedicated to driving societal transformation. Fellows will design and develop ethical, scalable AI solutions to tackle Africa’s pressing challenges from climate change and health inequities to misinformation and social injustice. By working with NGOs, policymakers, and community stakeholders, participants will turn data insights into practical tools, such as NLP models for disinformation detection or predictive analytics for climate resilience. Supported by partners like Code for Africa, AfricTivistes, and the Kofi Annan Foundation and mentored by organisations like CFI (media integrity) and EPD (policy advocacy) this initiative bridges technical expertise with meaningful social impact. Ideal candidates are skilled in AI/ML frameworks (Python, TensorFlow), scalable cloud systems, and human-centered design, with bonus points for multilingual or open-source experience. 


 Apply by 14 April 2025 to join this vibrant pan-African cohort.

Under this fellowship, technologists will support HRDs to build on their existing AI-based initiatives and resources or develop new tools or solutions. Fellows must therefore have proven experience in AI/ML prompt engineering or modelling, and a strong commitment to human rights and ethical AI. Activities will include co-designing AI tools with HRDs, ensuring ethical compliance in AI deployments, and generating actionable insights to inform policy and advocacy.

Eligibility Requirements

Code for Africa (CfA) seeks problem-solvers with:

Social Impact – Demonstrated experience in developing AI-driven solutions that enhance civic information, support human rights defenders, or address societal challenges.
Data Fluency – Expertise in collecting, cleaning, and analysing socio-economic or environmental datasets.
Design Thinking – Skill in co-creating solutions with communities and CSOs.
Prototyping Experience – Track record of testing AI solutions in resource-constrained settings.
Scalability Planning – Ability to design tools for broad adoption across diverse regions.
Technical Proficiency – Experience in AI modelling (NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics).
Ethical AI Practices – Commitment to fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in AI design.
Collaboration Skills – Experience working with policymakers or grassroots organisations.

Fluency in either English/French/Arabic
Familiarity with open-source tools and open-data principles.
Applicants must demonstrate ties to African communities.

Location: Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia.

Benefits

Selected fellows will receive support from CfA’s TechLab, DataLab, and AI Sandbox, alongside mentorship from global AI experts, CSOs, and policymakers. Partners include climate resilience networks, public health organizations, and digital rights advocates, providing resources for prototyping, testing, and scaling solutions.
Stipend: $500/month
Duration: Four months
Mentorship: Guidance from CfA’s TechLab and support from partner institutions at the Digitalize Youth consortium.
Network: Collaborate with the consortium and its regional networks.
Real world impact: Opportunity to work with HRD organizations to implement solutions to existing challenges.
Showcase: Present capstone projects to local, national, continental, and global partners and at events.

Impact
- Supports human rights defenders (HRDs) in scaling their interventions using AI.
- Helps develop AI-powered solutions for detecting harmful content, mapping disinformation networks, and automating civic engagement.
- Strengthens ethical AI practices by ensuring compliance in AI deployments.
- Provides fellows with mentorship from global AI experts, CSOs, and policymakers.

Opportunities
- Stipend: Fellows receive $500/month for the duration of the program
- Mentorship & Networking: Access to CfA’s TechLab, DataLab, and AI Sandbox.
- Real-World Impact: Work directly with HRD organizations to implement AI-driven solutions.
- Showcase: Present capstone projects to local, national, continental, and global partners.

How to Succeed in Getting Accepted
1. Ensure Eligibility: Applicants must have proven experience in AI/ML prompt engineering or modeling and a strong commitment to human rights and ethical AI.
2. Demonstrate Social Impact: Showcase past projects that enhance civic information, support human rights defenders, or address societal challenges.
3. Highlight Data Fluency: Expertise in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing socio-economic or environmental datasets is a plus.
4. Emphasize Design Thinking: Ability to co-create solutions with communities and CSOs strengthens your application.
5. Craft a Strong Application: Clearly articulate how your AI expertise aligns with the fellowship’s mission and how you plan to contribute.




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