AI is becoming increasingly popular in the global sustainable development sector, with many organisations implementing its use in their day to day work to improve efficiency, outputs and to support the core activities of the organisation. However, with so many concerns and questions about AI, the ethics, security, tools and more, where do you begin to understand AI and its role in your organisation, if there is one?
We’ll be joined by AI4NGO who are bringing us a three-part series on AI, ‘AI in Action – a workshop series for international development professionals’, to help you incorporate a thoughtful approach to AI use in your organisations.
In this first session, we’ll ask: What can AI actually do for your work and how do you get it to do it well? This hands-on session covers the essentials: how AI tools work, how to write effective prompts, and where AI could add value in international development.
This session will address:
- Overview of Al: Evolution of Al, its significance in today’s world
- Language Models: How they work, and their capabilities
- Understanding Prompts: Explanation of what prompts are and their role in interacting with Al
- Crafting Effective Prompts: Hands-on exercises to practice writing clear and effective prompts
- Overview of Al Tools: Which tasks can AI really help with – and which are just hype
About the facilitator(s)/organisation:
AI4NGO is a non-profit initiative dedicated to supporting civil society organisations in harnessing artificial intelligence effectively, ethically and safely. They collaborate with NGOs, charities, foundations and social enterprises across Europe and beyond, helping organisations to translate the rapidly evolving capabilities of AI into practical and responsible applications for their day-to-day work.
Gabriel Wang (they/them)
Gabriel Wang is an AI Solutions Architect and data science professional based in Barcelona. They combine technical expertise in artificial intelligence with a reflective approach influenced by Zen Buddhism.
They position themselves as a bridge between advancing technology and the humanitarian and social impact sectors, promoting the responsible and meaningful use of AI for global development challenges. They work in the field of applied AI for social impact supporting NGOs in understanding, adopting, and responsibly using artificial intelligence.
Grace Shockman
Grace Shockman is an educator and pedagogical advisor working at the intersection of peacebuilding, education, and ethical technology. Based in Barcelona, she teaches at Chestnut Tree Ecological School, where she teaches courses on diplomacy, social sciences, and emotional intelligence.
Grace holds a Master’s degree in Peace, Trauma, and Religion from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, along with postgraduate qualifications in educational centre management from the University of Barcelona and collaborates with AI4NGO as a moderator and development assistant, contributing to the promotion of responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence within the nonprofit sector.
Format: 90 minute workshop with breakouts and Q&A
Who is this for?: All in the organisation and those planning to use AI in their work