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

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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

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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

Pioneering AI for Disability Inclusion: New Study to Transform Access Across Africa

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The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) and Next Step Foundation (NSF), is excited to announce the launch of a pioneering initiative: the Scoping Study, Stakeholder Mapping and Regional Consultation on The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Disability … Read more

AI for SDG

Governing AI for Humanity

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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

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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

AI for Accessibility, Transforming Lives of Persons with Disabilities in Africa

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A recent report titled “AI Assistive Technologies (ATs) for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Africa“ provides an in-depth analysis of the current state, challenges, and future prospects of AI-based assistive technologies in the continent. Prepared by Josephine Kaaniru of Strathmore University in Nairobi and made possible by a grant provided by the International Development Research Center … Read more

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Ensuring Fair Representation in Disability Data

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A report titled “To Reduce Disability Bias in Technology, Start With Disability Data,” published by the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), explores the pervasive issue of disability bias in technology and offers comprehensive recommendations for addressing this problem through the lens of disability data justice. The report begins by emphasizing the high stakes involved … Read more

Harnessing AI to Transform Healthcare in Africa

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Addressing the Shortage of Trained Medical Professionals and Improving Maternal Health Outcomes One of the sectors that the GSMA report did not highlight but for which artificial intelligence (AI) applications could be game-changing is healthcare. The African continent faces a significant shortage of trained medical professionals. In many African countries, the number of doctors per capita … Read more

Using AI to Align Research to SDGs

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A recent paper titled “Leveraging AI and Data Visualization for Enhanced Policy-Making: Aligning Research Initiatives with Sustainable Development Goals” explores an innovative approach to utilizing artificial intelligence to better align research projects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Authored by researchers from Universidade de Pernambuco in Brazil and Dublin City University in Ireland, … Read more

Ai4SDG – GSMA Report

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Challenges = Data, Compute & Skills Gap A recent report from GSMA entitled “AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact” discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing key development challenges across Africa, particularly in the sectors of agriculture, food security, energy, and climate action. Funded by UK Aid and supported by the … Read more

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