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Welcome to FungAi Africa.

Research: Our research initiatives aim to raise awareness, expose violations, and influence policy development. We highlight how inequalities in access to digital media affect citizens’ life chances, health, and economic well-being. With the rise of machine learning and artificial intelligence, our focus has expanded to understand disparities in skills and technology usage.

Training and capacity support: We provide training programs to strengthen the resilience and capabilities of human rights defenders, activists, and journalists, focusing on digital security and literacy.

Who are we?

FungAi’ is Shona for think or consider. FungAI Africa is an independent non-profit organisation, centred on ReThinking AI governance and Digital policy in Africa.

We specialise in AI policy, digital rights, and online security, anchored in rigorous research. Our mission is to evaluate national AI , digital rights, and internet governance policies, striving for a region where technology promotes widespread social inclusion, grounded in fundamental rights, democratic institutions, and the rule of law.

Our Vision:

FungAI Africa envisions a society that is more equitable, just, and accountable, where technology serves to uplift all individuals.

Mission Statement:

FungAI Africa is dedicated to advancing ethical AI governance, digital rights, and online security across the continent. We strive to empower marginalised communities by promoting digital inclusion, enhancing digital literacy, and ensuring transparent data governance. Through rigorous research, capacity building, and advocacy, we aim to create a society where technology serves as a catalyst for social justice, accountability, and respect for fundamental rights.

Our Focus:

FungAI Africa envisions a society that is more equitable, just, and accountable, where technology serves to uplift all individuals.

Digital Access:

We advocate for digital inclusion and a free and open internet, championing the cause of NoShutdowns and NoThrottling.

Data Governance:

We advocate for transparent and accountable data governance frameworks that protect individuals’ rights and ensure responsible data use across the continent.

Digital Privacy:

We work to safeguard the dignity, autonomy, and privacy of individuals in recognition of the risks posed by AI and big data and other emerging technologies.

Digital Literacy:

With digital penetration in Africa lagging behind other regions, we are committed to bridging the digital literacy divide through capacity-building programs aimed at human rights defenders, and vulnerable and marginalised communities.

Our Work:

Research:

Our research initiatives aim to raise awareness, expose violations, and influence policy development. We highlight how inequalities in access to digital media affect citizens’ life chances, health, and economic well-being. With the rise of machine learning and artificial intelligence, our focus has expanded to understand disparities in skills and technology usage.

Training and capacity support:

We provide training programs to strengthen the resilience and capabilities of human rights defenders, activists, and journalists, focusing on digital security and literacy.