AI for SDG Archives - Next Step Foundation

The Next Step Foundation Partners with 26bitz to Expand Tumaini Mental Health Support Platform

June 17, 2025 by bethsalel.wauna@nextstepfdn.org

Innovative Healthcare Technology Collaboration Aims to Transform Mental Health Access for Youth with Disabilities In a recent announcement, originally shared on May 29, 2025, Next Step Foundation unveiled a strategic partnership with 26bitz, a leading healthcare-focused software development company, to expand Tumaini, an AI-powered mental health support platform initially designed for Youth with Disabilities in … Read more

The Next Step Foundation and Strathmore University Join Forces to Deliver Transformative AWS Skilling Program

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 by bethsalel.wauna@nextstepfdn.org

Strathmore University (SU), through its iLabAfrica Research and Innovation Centre, and the Next Step Foundation (NSF) are excited to announce the signing of a Collaboration Agreement on June 4, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. This strategic partnership will deliver a cutting-edge Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Skilling Program, empowering students, faculty, and marginalized communities (women, youth … Read more

Governing AI for Humanity

October 24, 2024 by collins.jumah@nextstepfdn.org

The “Governing AI for Humanity” final report, published by the High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence in September 2024, outlines a comprehensive framework for the global governance of artificial intelligence. This multi-stakeholder body, established under the auspices of the United Nations as part of the Secretary-General’s Roadmap for Digital Cooperation, is tasked with identifying challenges … Read more

Nourishing Minds, Fueling Futures through Innovation on World Food Day

February 12, 2025October 16, 2024 by bethsalel.wauna@nextstepfdn.org

Celebrating Food 4 Education’s Impact in Kenya As we celebrate World Food Day, we’re reminded that the right to food is a fundamental cornerstone for a better life and a brighter future. ‘Food’ encompasses more than nourishment—it signifies diversity, nutrition, affordability, and safety. We envision a world where a greater variety of nutritious foods is … Read more

Investing in Data for Public Good

July 4, 2024 by bethsalel.wauna@nextstepfdn.org

Key Insights from Philip Thigo During the launch of our AI4SDG centre, Philip Thigo, a UN High Level Advisory Board Member on AI, delivered an inspiring keynote speech. He emphasized the crucial need to invest in data not for profit, but for the public good. Thigo highlighted several key points: Data Investment for Public Good … Read more

AI for SDGs – Its All About the Data

June 17, 2024 by collins.jumah@nextstepfdn.org

I recently came across the following article: “Surveying Attitudinal Alignment between Large Language Models vs. Humans towards 17 Sustainable Development Goals.” For those who aren’t aware, in 2015 the United Nations endorsed the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” that included 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), along with 169 specific targets, aimed at addressing a range … Read more