The internet has changed how violence happens. Our response must change too. There was a time when gender-based violence was largely discussed in terms of what happened in homes, workplaces, schools and public spaces. Today, violence can follow someone into their bedroom through a smartphone. It can arrive as a threatening message, a manipulated photograph, a fake social media account, persistent online harassment, cyberstalking, sexual blackmail, intimate-image abuse or an A

Moving from AI Adoption to Responsible AI Leadership Category: Artificial Intelligence | Governance | Digital Transformation | Civil Society Reading Time: 12–15 minutes Author: Centre for Human Development (CHD) Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday operations for non-governmental organisations—from grant writing and research to programme management and communications. Yet many organisations have adopted AI without establishing the governance systems ne

"Technology changes lives only when people trust it." Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare around the world. Across Africa, AI has the potential to expand access to healthcare, improve diagnosis, strengthen disease surveillance, optimise hospital systems, and support overstretched health workers. But innovation alone is not enough. Healthcare depends on trust. Patients must trust that their information is protected. Health professionals must trust AI rec

Empowering Organisations Through Ethical AI While Championing Healthcare Equity and Digital Safety for African Women Globally "Technology should never simply make organisations more efficient. It should make societies more equitable." Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare, governance, education, finance, humanitarian response and nearly every aspect of modern society. Across Africa, governments, civil society organisations, healthcare providers and development pa

Every year, countless reports highlight the struggles women and girls face across Africa. Issues like gender-based violence, economic inequality, digital exclusion, and health disparities remain persistent. Yet, despite the wealth of data, many communities still experience the same challenges. The problem is not a lack of evidence but the failure to turn research into meaningful action. Research Is Only the Beginning Research plays a crucial role in understanding the problems

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, promising faster diagnoses, personalised treatments, and improved patient outcomes. Yet, when technologists focus mainly on features and capabilities, they often miss critical questions that clinicians raise. These questions shape how AI tools are built, tested, and used in real-world medical settings. Listening to clinicians reveals that responsible healthcare AI requires more than just algorithms—it demands careful at

The internet connects millions of people every day, yet many users do not fully understand their rights or how to use technology safely and effectively. This gap leaves communities vulnerable to misinformation, privacy breaches, and online harm. The Centre for Human Development (CHD) has taken a different approach by focusing on digital rights training that transforms individuals into leaders who protect and uplift their communities. Community workshop on digital rights train

Every year on World Chocolate Day, many celebrate the joy of chocolate without considering the complex realities behind its production. Cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, plays a significant role in the lives of millions, especially women in cocoa-producing communities. These women often face challenges that affect their health, nutrition, and economic rights. Understanding the connections between cocoa consumption, maternal nutrition, and gendered labor sheds light on h

Imagine having to decide between buying food or paying for medical treatment. For millions of Nigerians, this is not a choice but a daily struggle. Health outcomes depend on more than just access to hospitals or doctors. Factors like income, gender, location, education, disability, and age shape who gets care and who does not. These inequalities create barriers that leave many without the help they need when it matters most. At the Centre for Human Development (CHD), the beli

Every year, thousands of research studies are conducted across Africa. Reports are written. Data is collected. Findings are presented. Yet many communities continue to face the same challenges. Why? Because research alone does not create change. Real impact happens when evidence moves beyond reports and enters communities, institutions, and decision-making spaces where action can occur. This post explores how to bridge the gap between research and community impact by focusing

Accessing healthcare remains a major challenge for many women across Africa. Distance to clinics, high costs, shortages of healthcare workers, social stigma, and limited health information prevent millions from getting timely care. Imagine if every woman could carry a trusted health companion in her pocket, available anytime and anywhere. Virtual health assistants powered by artificial intelligence (AI) offer this possibility and could transform women's healthcare across the

Thousands of women across Africa face pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood without enough mental health support. Maternal mental health remains one of the most overlooked public health challenges in many African healthcare systems. Conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, chronic stress, emotional burnout, and trauma often go unnoticed. This is not because women are not suffering, but because many have been taught to endure silently. In many communities, motherh