{"id":6806,"date":"2026-04-24T08:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T06:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6806"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:33:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:33:21","slug":"code-for-africa-ai-for-good-fellowship-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6806","title":{"rendered":"Code for Africa AI for Good Fellowship 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-174129\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: May 11, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Code for Africa AI for Good Fellowship 2026. Are you a technologist with experience using AI to solve real-world problems?\u00a0The Digitalise Youth consortium, through Code for Africa (CfA), is offering six fellowships for technologists in Africa to work with Human Rights Defender (HRD) organisations and help them strengthen their impact through the responsible use of AI.<\/p>\n<p>The HRD organisations will be based in the Sahel, as well as neighbouring countries in West and East Africa, so familiarity with the region and its political, social, and digital realities is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Through this fellowship, technologists will support HRDs to strengthen existing AI-enabled initiatives and resources, or to design new tools and workflows where needed. Fellows should therefore have proven experience building practical AI tools, especially using generative AI tools, including large language models (LLMs), as well as a strong commitment to human rights and responsible AI practice. Activities will include co-designing AI tools with HRDs, supporting safe and context-sensitive deployment, and generating actionable insights to inform policy, advocacy, and public-interest interventions.<\/p>\n<p>Fellows may develop AI-enabled tools\/interventions independently or in collaboration with other experts. These solutions may include multilingual research assistants, tools for analysing and summarising large volumes of text, systems for detecting or tracking harmful narratives, and workflow automation that strengthens civic engagement and public-interest response. Expected deliverables include research briefs, prototype AI tools, and practical plans for scaling AI-enabled interventions that strengthen HRDs\u2019 work and help safeguard public discourse.<\/p>\n<p>Selected fellows will receive support from CfA\u2019s TechLab, DataLab, and AI Sandbox, as well as mentorship from global AI experts, civil society organisations, and policymakers. The wider partnership includes climate resilience networks, public health organisations, and digital rights advocates, providing additional opportunities for prototyping, testing, and scaling solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stipend:\u00a0$500\/month<\/li>\n<li>Duration:\u00a0\u00a0Four months<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship:\u00a0Guidance from CfA\u2019s TechLab and support from partner institutions at the Digitalise Youth consortium.<\/li>\n<li>Network:\u00a0Collaborate with the consortium and its regional networks.<\/li>\n<li>Real world impact:\u00a0Opportunity to work with HRD organisations to implement solutions to existing challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Showcase :\u00a0Present capstone projects to local, national, continental, and global partners,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>and at events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They seek problem-solvers with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Impact \u2013\u00a0Demonstrated experience in developing AI-driven solutions that enhance civic information, support human rights defenders, or address societal challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Data Fluency \u2013\u00a0Expertise in collecting, cleaning, and analysing socio-economic or environmental datasets.<\/li>\n<li>Design Thinking \u2013\u00a0Skill in co-creating solutions with communities and CSOs.<\/li>\n<li>Prototyping Experience \u2013\u00a0Track record of testing AI solutions in resource-constrained settings.<\/li>\n<li>Scalability Planning \u2013\u00a0Ability to design tools for broad adoption across diverse regions.<\/li>\n<li>Technical Proficiency \u2013\u00a0 Experience in AI modelling (NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics).<\/li>\n<li>Ethical AI Practices \u2013\u00a0Commitment to fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in AI design.<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration Skills \u2013\u00a0Experience working with policymakers or grassroots organisations.<\/li>\n<li>Fluency\u00a0in either English\/French\/Arabic<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity\u00a0with open-source tools and open-data principles.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must demonstrate\u00a0ties to African communities.<\/li>\n<li>Location: Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appGILmwG4Tu67zOx\/pagmm3XqYyhWmnUSM\/form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/opportunities.codeforafrica.org\/2026\/04\/14\/call-for-applications-ai-for-good-fellowship-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code for Africa AI For Good Fellowship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: May 11, 2026 Applications are open for the Code for Africa AI for Good Fellowship 2026. 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