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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 AI revolution

Our Programs

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

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

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

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

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
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Regional and Global Collaboration

  • Build coalitions with African and global language tech partners.
  • Engage with funders and research bodies supporting inclusive AI.
  • Position TechDev Inclusive as a thought leader in African AI access.

 

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

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