Shuaa Site

Digital Capacity Building Project for African Civil Society Organizations

Project in need of funding

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Implementation was carried out in

May 1, 2026

This comprehensive training project aims to bridge the digital literacy gap among civil society organizations in Africa. Statistics show that 76% of non-profits lack a standardized AI strategy, and only 7% have successfully integrated AI into their operations. The project seeks to change this reality through professional training programs specifically designed to meet the needs of the civil society sector.

350,000 $

Total budget

25 African countries

Execution site

200 institutions

Total energy produced

1,000 institutional staff

Buildings included

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60

Cost savings

76% of non-profit organizations lack an AI strategy

Reducing carbon emissions annually

Project objectives

Designing professional training programs to enhance the efficiency of civil society organizations' staff in the field of artificial intelligence.

Training institutional leaders to utilize digital transformation in strategic planning and decision-making

Building local capabilities in cybersecurity, data protection, and digital risk management

Developing digital tools and business models specifically designed for the needs of civil society organizations.

Technologies used

Hybrid training programs that combine in-person learning with online digital learning

Digital simulation tools for training staff on real-world risk management scenarios

An interactive learning platform powered by artificial intelligence to support continuous self-learning.

A system for evaluating and measuring the impact of training to ensure the quality and sustainability of outputs.

Partners and Implementers

Sha'a Network for Civil Society Work

Supervising Authority

IPC Corporate Development Company — Training Partner

Main contractor

Afro-Asian Council for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Technical Consultant

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