Our Vision, Mission and Core values
Vision and Mission
We are a Non-Profit Organization with a mission to ensure that AI works for the benefit of Africa. We envision a community that fosters the continued improvement of vital solutions to Africa’s problems.
The vision of the African Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (4AI) is to create a thriving and vibrant community of AI and data professionals who can leverage the power of AI to bridge the gap in Africa’s development, enhance their personal and professional growth, and contribute to the advancement of the African continent.
The mission of 4AI is to provide a platform where Africans can get together to share knowledge, learn new skills; and create awareness and AI solutions to African problems.
The desired outcomes and impacts of 4AI are:
Increased knowledge and skills in working with AI
Enhanced confidence and competence in using AI.
Expanded professional network and connections
Improved career opportunities and prospects
Fostered innovation and creativity to solve African problems.
We are committed to working as a team to move Africans, both at home and in diaspora, forward.
Core values
Service to Humanity
Prioritizing the welfare of Africans while leveraging technology to enhance ease and create awareness and understanding of the challenges and usefulness of AI to our community.
Integrity
Maintaining a professional environment in which African technologists will continue to be respected for their exceptional ability and ethical behavior.
Diversity
We respect the diversity of perspectives, experiences, skills, interests, etc., among its members, and promote a culture of openness, curiosity, and learning.
Global community strengthening
Creating and strengthening bold, constant and honest relationship between enthusiastic young Africans across interdisciplinary global communities of professionals, within and outside the technological sphere.
Inclusivity
Welcoming and embracing colleagues from different backgrounds, roles, functions, levels, locations, etc., who work with or are interested in learning about the role of AI in the African community.
Innovation
Fostering innovation in its activities and operations, by exploring new ways of working with data, creating new products or services using data, or transforming existing processes or practices using data.
Growth
Encouraging education in AI as a fundamental for students and technologists at all levels and for different purposes. Ensuring that Africans are not lagging in the technological growth of the global market.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in its activities and operations, by adhering to high standards of quality, ethics, professionalism, etc., in working with AI.
Trust
Being a trusted and reliable source of information and platform for AI related discussions, affiliations and collaborations.