Deadline: August 1, 2025
Applications are open for the CJID AI for Civil Society Workshop 2025 for CSOs in Nigeria. The Nigeria AI Collective is excited to invite civil society organisations (CSOs) across Nigeria for a six-month engagement to strengthen AI capacity, enhance advocacy competence, and foster accountability in the evolving AI ecosystem. This workshop is implemented by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), with support from Luminate.
From capacity building on AI fundamentals and ethical considerations to AI strategy development and integration support, selected CSOs will be better equipped to engage with the opportunities, risks, and policy implications of these technologies in Africa.
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.
Eligibility
Open to:
- Registered Nigerian CSOs, non-profits, or advocacy organisations working within the tech, governance, or civic engagement ecosystem.
- 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.
- CSOs with a track record of community engagement, advocacy, or digital innovation, looking to drive AI advocacy or integrate AI to drive social impact, improve accountability, or enhance public service delivery.
Expectations
Selected organisations will be expected to:
- Take part in scheduled workshops, learning sessions, and check-ins over the six-month period.
- Engage with peer organisations and contribute to joint learning.
- Design and implement a small-scale intervention (advocacy campaign and/or community training, etc) that promotes awareness and responsible AI use or governance.
- Develop an AI solution or enhance an existing tool to better support your organisation’s work in advocacy, service delivery, or community engagement.
- Submit brief reports and updates as required throughout the program.
- Develop an AI advocacy toolkit.
Application
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).
For more information, visit AI for Society Workshop.
