DigTech Transformation Africa Initiative
A nonprofit organisation based in Kampala, Uganda, founded in 2023 to strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of civil society organisations in the East and Horn of Africa while enabling them to participate in an inclusive and responsible Artificial Intelligence ecosystem.
Practical. African. Rights-Based.
We believe civil society should have the knowledge, tools and technical capacity required to safely leverage digital technologies in pursuit of their respective mandates.
Our work is built around four interconnected areas: Cybersecurity Resilience, Inclusive AI, Digital Rights and Internet Freedom.
A Digital Africa Where Everyone Can Participate Safely
A safe, inclusive and rights-respecting digital Africa where civil society and communities can participate, innovate and thrive.
What We Do
To strengthen the digital resilience and technological capacity of civil society organisations in the East and Horn of Africa while advancing inclusive AI, digital rights and internet freedom.
What Guides Us
Security
We promote responsible and practical approaches to protecting people, organisations, information and digital systems.
Inclusion
We believe everyone should have meaningful opportunities to participate in digital transformation.
Human Rights
We place fundamental rights and freedoms at the centre of our digital work.
Collaboration
We believe complex digital challenges require partnerships and shared knowledge.
Innovation
We embrace technology and new approaches while remaining attentive to their risks and consequences.
African Context
We prioritise approaches that recognise Africa’s diverse linguistic, cultural, social and technological realities.
We Understand Civil Society
We Focus on Practical Solutions
We don’t stop at awareness. We help organisations identify problems and take practical steps to address them.
We Connect Security and Rights
Digital security, digital rights and internet freedom are interconnected. Our work brings these issues together.
We Promote African Participation
We believe African communities should have a meaningful role in shaping emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence.
We Build Resilience
Our goal is not simply to respond to today’s threats. We help organisations develop the capacity to better withstand tomorrow’s challenges.
Let’s Build a More Resilient Digital Africa.
Whether you need digital security support, want to collaborate on inclusive AI, or are working to defend digital rights, DTAI would like to hear from you.