Expanding access to AI literacy — for learners everywhere

Why access matters

The benefits of AI — and the conversations that shape how it's governed — are not evenly distributed. Research from bodies including the ITU, UNESCO, and the World Bank has repeatedly documented gaps in connectivity, data representation, and AI skills between regions. Students who could apply AI to the problems they understand best are often the furthest from the opportunity to learn it.

What we actually offer (stated plainly)

We want to be honest rather than make promises we can't keep. The course is a paid program — $60 USD. We widen access through concrete mechanics, not vague pledges:

• Institutional bulk seats. Universities, schools, and organizations can buy seats in bulk and offer them to their students — including scholarship and underserved cohorts. See for institutions.
• Partner referral links. Youth organizations and community groups can partner with us to bring the program to their members.
• A fully funded prize. The top 10 performers in the global contest receive a fully funded trip to the award ceremony at UN HQ Geneva.

Designed for real-world conditions

The course is self-paced and works on a phone, so learners aren't tied to a classroom or a fast connection. No coding is required, and it's open to every academic background.

How we talk about this

We feature students as capable people designing AI solutions for their own communities — not as recipients of charity. Africa is one important part of a worldwide community of learners, not the whole story. We cite sources for the gaps we describe, and we don't overstate our impact.