Amana Inclusive Technology

Is Development Initiative is a non-profit dedicated to building inclusive digital futures. Founded in Nigeria, we focus on local language accessibility, community-driven innovation, and ethical AI advocacy.

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Why We Exist

In Africa, millions are excluded from the opportunities of the digital age because they cannot access resources in their own languages. This exclusion widens inequality. Amana TechDev Initiative exists to change that — ensuring no one is left behind.

Local Language Education

Learn coding and AI in Hausa, Pidgin, and more.

AI for Public Good

Chatbots and tools for health, agriculture, and civic services.

Mentorship

Connecting youth with experts and creating career opportunities.

Partnerships

Working with schools, universities, and policymakers.

Ethical Advocacy

Ensuring fair, inclusive, and bias-free AI.

Voice from the Community

"I never believed coding could be taught in Hausa until I joined Amana's bootcamp. Now I dream of building my own app."

— Fatima, Student

Our Board Members

Latest News

March 2025

New radio program: "AI in Hausa" launching across Northern Nigeria

Hackathon 2025 announced: Building inclusive AI for public good

Amana joins UNESCO in promoting local languages in AI

Who We Are

Amana Inclusive Technology for Development Initiative is a non-profit dedicated to building inclusive digital futures. Founded in Nigeria, we focus on local language accessibility, community-driven innovation, and ethical AI advocacy.

Our Mission

To make artificial intelligence and technology accessible, inclusive, and impactful for underserved communities.

Our Vision

A future where every African — regardless of language, gender, or background — can participate in and benefit from the digital economy.

Our Core Values

Inclusivity

No community should be excluded from the digital future.

Ethics

Technology must be responsible and transparent.

Innovation

Local problems need local, creative solutions.

Collaboration

We work with communities, schools, and global partners.

Sustainability

Our work creates lasting social and economic impact.

Board of Directors

Meet our distinguished board members who guide our mission with expertise in technology, education, and community development.

Jimeh Saleh

FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

Sadiq Shehu

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Our Approach

Localization

Translate complex tech into relatable, community-focused resources.

Capacity Building

Equip youth and women with digital and entrepreneurial skills.

Innovation for Good

Build AI tools addressing real-life challenges.

Policy Advocacy

Shape national and global discussions on inclusive AI.

Our Programs

Comprehensive initiatives designed to make technology accessible and impactful for everyone.

Tech Education in Local Languages

Translate coding and AI courses into Hausa, Fulfulde, and Pidgin
Deliver offline and online training: videos, radio programs, booklets
Organize community bootcamps focused on girls, youth, and rural communities
Launch a Tech in Local Languages YouTube series

Mentorship & Talent Development

Tech Fellows Program: Pair local learners with global tech professionals
Innovation Challenges & Hackathons: Empower youth to solve local problems
Provide seed funding and incubation support for AI startups
Create a TechDev Academy & Lab as a community innovation hub

AI Tools for Public Good

Healthcare Bots: Maternal health reminders, vaccination alerts
Agriculture Bots: Weather updates, fertilizer advice, and market prices
Legal Literacy Apps: Know-your-rights platforms for citizens
Translate public announcements into AI-powered voice/chat formats

Schools & Universities Partnership

Co-create curricula with universities in northern Nigeria
Establish AI Clubs, STEM summer camps, and coding competitions
Offer teacher training programs to integrate digital literacy
Advocate for local-language tech learning in education policies

Ethical & Inclusive AI Advocacy

Publish policy briefs and research on African inclusion in AI
Host forums on AI bias and responsible tech use
Champion gender equality in digital innovation
Engage companies to reduce algorithmic bias in African deployments

Global Collaboration

Partnerships with Mozilla Common Voice, Masakhane NLP, Zindi Africa
Engagement with UNESCO, IDRC, UNICEF Innovation Fund
Collaboration with Google Research, Meta AI
Establish an AI for Local Languages Consortium in West Africa

Get Involved

Be part of a movement ensuring that no African is excluded from the future of technology.

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Become a trainer, mentor, or project assistant and help us deliver impact directly to communities.

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Every contribution fuels free programs for underserved communities and helps bridge the digital divide.

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Collaborate with us on research, curricula, or tools that advance inclusive technology.

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Internship/Fellowship

Build your career while contributing to social impact in technology and community development.

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Your time, skills, and resources can transform lives. Join the Amana movement today.

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Social Enterprise

Our sustainable approach to creating lasting impact through innovative business solutions.

Our Hybrid Model

We run a for-profit wing alongside our non-profit programs. This allows us to:

Enterprise Solutions

Build AI solutions for businesses, institutions, and organizations.

Training & Consultancy

Provide training and consultancy services in responsible AI deployment.

Reinvestment

Reinvest profits into community-based programs and education initiatives.

What We Offer

AI Solutions in Local Languages

Custom AI solutions for enterprises that communicate with users in their native languages, breaking down barriers and improving accessibility across African markets.

Multilingual chatbots and voice assistants
Local language content management systems
Translation and localization services

Digital Literacy Training

Comprehensive training programs for government agencies and NGOs to build internal capacity for digital transformation and inclusive technology adoption.

Staff training workshops
Digital transformation consulting
Curriculum development

Custom Tech Tools

Tailored technology solutions including chatbots, mobile apps, and automation systems designed specifically for African markets and user needs.

Mobile application development
Business automation tools
Data analytics solutions

Why This Matters

This model sustains our impact — ensuring Amana is not donor-dependent but community-driven. By generating revenue through our enterprise services, we can:

Reduce dependency on external funding and create a self-sustaining organization.

Scale Impact

Expand our programs to reach more communities and create greater social impact.

Innovation Hub

Continuously innovate and develop new solutions that benefit both clients and communities.

News & Updates

Stay informed about our latest initiatives, partnerships, and community impact.

March 15, 2025

Amana Launches "AI in Hausa" Radio Program to Reach 5 Million Listeners

Our groundbreaking radio program brings AI education directly to communities across Northern Nigeria, making complex technology concepts accessible in local languages.

The weekly program features interviews with local tech innovators, practical AI applications for daily life, and interactive segments where listeners can ask questions about technology.

April 2, 2025

Hackathon 2025 Announced: Empowering Rural Innovators to Build AI for Good

We're excited to announce our annual hackathon focused on developing AI solutions that address real challenges in rural communities across Nigeria.

Participants will compete for prizes totaling ₦2 million while working on projects related to healthcare, agriculture, education, and civic engagement.

February 28, 2025

Amana Joins Global Efforts to Promote African Languages in AI Research

We've partnered with UNESCO and other international organizations to advocate for greater inclusion of African languages in AI research and development.

This collaboration will help ensure that the next generation of AI technologies serves all of Africa's diverse linguistic communities.

January 20, 2025

Teacher Training Program Introduced in Public Schools Across Northern Nigeria

Our comprehensive teacher training program has been implemented in 50 public schools, equipping educators with the skills to teach digital literacy and basic programming.

Over 200 teachers have been trained so far, directly impacting more than 10,000 students in rural and underserved communities.

December 15, 2024

Amana TechDev Receives Recognition for Innovation in Digital Inclusion

We're honored to receive the Innovation in Digital Inclusion Award from the Nigerian Technology Development Foundation.

This recognition celebrates our work in making technology accessible to underserved communities through local language initiatives.

November 30, 2024

Community Bootcamp Graduates 150 Youth in Local Language Programming

Our intensive 3-month bootcamp concluded with 150 young people successfully completing courses in web development, mobile app creation, and AI fundamentals.

All courses were delivered in Hausa and Pidgin English, with 60% of graduates being young women from rural communities.

Contact Us

Get in touch with us to learn more about our work, explore partnerships, or join our mission.

Our Location

J 54, Hawthorn Street,
Von Garden City,
Abuja Nigeria

Email Us

info@amanatechdev.org
partnerships@amanatechdev.org

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+234 (0) 8117106865
+234 (0) 8021338319

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