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Deadline: August 1, 2025
The Nigerian AI Collective 2025 AI for Civil Society Workshop is an exciting capacity-building initiative tailored for Nigerian civil society organizations (CSOs), activists, researchers, and professionals who are interested in harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for public good. Hosted by the Nigerian AI Collective, this workshop is designed to demystify AI technologies and equip participants with tools to integrate AI into advocacy, civic engagement, policy work, and human rights initiatives.
Set to take place in 2025, this hands-on workshop will foster meaningful dialogue and skill-sharing between the AI community and civil society leaders, ensuring more inclusive and ethical AI applications in Nigeria’s development space.
Benefits
Selected organisations will receive:
- Training on AI fundamentals, data governance, algorithmic accountability, and ethical considerations in AI adoption.
- Advocacy and strategy development support to integrate AI-focused campaigns into their work.
- Peer learning opportunities through convenings with other CSOs, media actors, technologists, and policymakers.
- Financial support for CSOs interested in running AI advocacy campaigns, integrating AI tools into their operations, or strengthening already developed AI models that align with inclusive and ethical AI use
- Connection to a growing community of civil society actors working to shape equitable AI governance across Africa.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Organisations actively engaging with AI, whether through advocacy on AI policy, digital rights work focused on AI systems, or projects that promote ethical and inclusive AI governance.
- Organisations currently building or using AI models/tools in their work, or those exploring how to strategically adopt AI to strengthen their mission.
- Organisations with clear interest in scaling their AI capacity, particularly to guide future interventions or influence AI-related decision-making in their sectors.
Application Process and Documents Required
To apply, organisations should submit:
- A short cover letter (maximum 1 page) introducing your organisation, stating your interest in AI capacity-building, and highlighting what you hope to gain from this initiative.
- A 1-page concept note describing a proposed advocacy or AI solution intervention your organisation could implement during the period of engagement.
- Links to previous work showcasing your organisation’s past or ongoing engagements in tech-related projects, digital rights, or policy advocacy.
- Evidence of registration as a legal entity in Nigeria (CAC certificate or equivalent document).
Selection and Notification
Only shortlisted organisations will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one week of the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications, we may be unable to offer individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
