AI for Good Fellowship @Code for Africa

Overview

AI FOR GOOD FELLOWSHIP: The Digitalise Youth consortium, through Code for Africa (CfA), is offering six fellowships for technologists in Africa to work with Human Rights Defender (HRD) organisations, using AI to address real-world problems.

Eligibility

• Demonstrated experience in developing AI-driven solutions that enhance civic information, support human rights defenders, or address societal challenges.
• Expertise in collecting, cleaning, and analysing socio-economic or environmental datasets.
• Skill in co-creating solutions with communities and CSOs.
• Track record of testing AI solutions in resource-constrained settings.
• Ability to design tools for broad adoption across diverse regions.
• Experience in AI modelling (NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics).
• Commitment to fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in AI design.
• Experience working with policymakers or grassroots organisations.
• Fluency in English, French, or Arabic.
• Familiarity with open-source tools and open-data principles.
• Demonstrated ties to African communities.

Benefits

• Stipend: $500/month
• Duration: Four months
• Mentorship and support from CfA’s TechLab and partner institutions.
• Collaboration with the consortium and its regional networks.
• Opportunity to work with HRD organisations.
• Present projects to local, national, continental, and global partners.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates are invited to fill out the application form.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by May 11, 2026.