Investing in emerging ideas that are creating a better future for young people.
Fondation Botnar champions the potential of AI and digital technology to improve the wellbeing of young people in growing cities around the world. By supporting research, investing in innovative projects, and bringing together key voices, we’re working to build a world where every young person can thrive.
Cities fit for young people
Bringing together key people from across city systems and investing in solutions created with, by, and for young people, we’re working to create cities that are healthy, sustainable, and liveable for young people.
AI and digital for an equitable future
We fund and support ideas that bring the potential of AI and digital technology to life to create better, more inclusive spaces and platforms that support young people’s wellbeing — always with equity and responsibility at its core.
Meaningful youth participation
We support programs, projects and research that include young people, treat them with the trust and respect they deserve, give them the necessary space to contribute to work that affects them as equal partners.
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Exciting projects are soon to be underway in #Ghana! 🇬🇭
Our Partnerships Coordinator, Zur Oren, caught up with city stakeholders in Koforidua, Tamale and Ho, as part of the selection process for the next #OurCity location, which will be announced soon!
“We believe that the only way to create a healthy, safe, and supportive online environment for young people is to make sure there is space for them to define and create it.” – @GermannStefan
https://www.fondationbotnar.org/project/rights-click-children-and-young-peoples-digital-rights-health-and-well-being/ #RIGHTSClick #DigitalRights
Most research on how digital tech is impacting children has focused on the global north, only 10% of youth worldwide.
Proud to write for @TRF on #RIGHTSClick & the urgent action we must take, with young people, to protect their digital rights. @amnesty https://news.trust.org/item/20220524093123-qm32v/
We're proud to be co-hosting Youth and Artificial Intelligence: Designing our Possible Futures!
Join us for an intergen dialogue on how #AI can be leveraged to achieve better collective futures!
June 3, 🕑 16:45 – 18:00 CET. Sign up 👉 https://aiforgood.itu.int/event/youth-and-artificial-intelligence-designing-our-possible-futures/ #Youth4AI
The E2A framework was designed to turn Evidence into Action to help create cities fit for young people. Last month we shared it with some of our partners in our city work! @c4aglobal @networkedcities
Learn more 👇
https://www.fondationbotnar.org/project/ourcity-initiative/
@WHO's Digital Health Strategy does not mention young people, but what about our needs:
❌ the absence of young people's voices in decision making
❌ Gaps in digital literacy
❌ Lack of data protection
❌ Health misinformation and more.
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