Scripts for and by African language speakers.
We preserve African languages and their writing systems, and make the case for building technology that serves the people who speak them.
5,000+
Students reached
Through workshops, lectures, and digital literacy programming.
9
Partner countries
Countries where we work with local partners.
3
Partner universities
Universities with official MoUs and regular NLP programming.
Features and talks
Interviews and lectures on African languages, scripts, and AI.
Partnership
Running Lecture Series with GASE
Four week lecture series in collaboration with Global Alliance for Sustainability in Education as well as JD Studios Africa
Watch on YouTubePodcast
Gen AI Africa Podcast
With African Union Media Fellow Bongekile Filana on AI, African languages, and digital inclusion.
Watch on YouTubePodcast
Solomon Atah Podcast
AI Speaks English, But Who Will Teach It To Speak Africa?
Watch on YouTubeGuest lecture
Tanzania Community Networks Polytechnic College
A three-day bootcamp on African languages in natural language processing, supervised by Dr. Jabhera Matogoro.
Guest lectures
Mbeya University AI & NLP Club
Recurring guest lectures and Q&A sessions with undergraduates in the AI & NLP Club at Mbeya University of Science and Technology, led by Professor Nasson.
Contact
We welcome invitations to speak, partnerships with schools and universities, and conversations with linguists, engineers, and speakers of African languages.