The toolkit defines principles of gender equitable AI, presents case studies, and most importantly provides a breakdown of each stage in AI development with the key steps to take and questions to ask project teams and vendors. On top of that, it provides resources with additional toolsets and expert guidance. Using the NetHope IDEA (Imagine, Dream, Execute, Assess) Journey methodology, it supports a human centered approach to the development of AI solutions that ensures gender equity.
Where to Start
The toolkit is available as an e-learning course through NetHope’s Digital Leadership Institute (NDLI), and downloadable PDF document is available above. Nonprofit professionals should leverage this resource when embarking on an AI project or when reviewing existing solutions for gender equity.
A Call to Action
The Gender Equitable AI Toolkit is more than a resource. It's a call to action for our community. This toolkit encourages NGOs to consider gender equity as a fundamental aspect of AI program development. In doing so, it lays the groundwork for technologies that not only innovate but do so with an unwavering commitment to inclusivity and equity.
For more information on the development of this toolkit or to support future iterations of its development please contact the NetHope Center for the Digital Nonprofit.
Developed with support from the Collective Action Fund and the Partners of the Center for the Digital Nonprofit, the toolkit crystallizes insights from 30+ consultations within the NetHope community. This collaborative effort synthesizes best practices from diverse subject matter experts across the sector.
Microsoft, Okta, Box, Avanade, and ServiceNow are founding partners of The NetHope Center for the Digital Nonprofit .
The gender equitable AI toolkit is created for both technical and non-technical staff at NGOs and provides actionable steps for gender equitable AI solutions, as well as additional learning resources on Kaya for those who work for NetHope Member organizations and wish to delve deeper into the technical aspects of development.
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