Artificial Intelligence

“Backing diverse builders to scale AI solutions for children.

UNICEF is leaning into open-source emerging technology to discover and co-create innovative solutions using artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain

Midway through their investment journey, 11 startups supported by UNICEF Femtech Ventures share what it takes to build frontier tech

Luna allows users to privately record symptoms which are transcribed and structured into a clinical timeline that healthcare providers can act on

UIi is an AI-based detection system that identifies online abuse and connects users to support networks

FemHealth Data Collaborative uses AI to build an open, standardized, gender-responsive data ecosystem and insights for governments and civil society

Baibu.id is a digital assistant for daily life and a crowdsourcing platform that pays women to train AI on local languages

CareMother monitors maternal and foetal vitals

VivaMama provides AI-powered support during the critical months after childbirth, delivering accessible, culturally contextual support

DawaMom is an AI-enabled health platform transforming how women and girls access maternal, reproductive, and preventative healthcare across Southern Africa

A digital shield against health misinformation

HLlama uses speech recognition, translation and AI-generated content in local languages to deliver maternal health guidance and financial support

DOTOH is an AI-enabled health platform to address gaps in access for women, adolescents and youth in underserved areas

How Map Action is using AI and local languages to make climate reporting more accessible in Mali

Niccolo Cirone, UNICEF West and Central Africa, explains how artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing access to digital tools for underserved communities

The initiative supports diverse AI innovators addressing health, learning, climate resilience and helping young people build AI literacy.