From Gig Economy To Ownership: How Africa Is Building AI Infrastructure
Africa’s shift from gig work to building AI infrastructure for economic growth.
Join the Conversation
Be part of this important discussion at our upcoming LinkedIn Live session.
๐ Wed, March 25th
โฐ 12:30 PM EST
๐ Read the full story / Join the conversation: Be a part of the conversation
For the first time, ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ are engaging with DOWA Summer Internship simultaneously : a milestone reflecting a network of 40+ innovation organizations across Africa. We also have over 500 student applicants for this cohort.
๐ Click to view our 2026 partner organizations: 2026 Partners (Like, Comment & Share)
This is more than a list. Itโs a growing ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ connecting global talent with African builders to create a ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ฝ.
We are building ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ networks โ connecting Africa and its diaspora for the decade ahead. (Global Talent โ Local Impact).
Ways you can partner with us:ย https://www.dowafrica.org/partners
DOWA has deployed 100+ interns across 20+ partners in 11 countries. Our goal for Summer 2026 is to double that impact.
Your support helps fund:
- Internship placements
- Program coordination
- Student access to real, high-impact opportunities
Donate here: https://www.dowafrica.org/donate
Every contribution moves us closer to 200 interns and deeper continental and diaspora impact.
Ways You Can Engage
Subscribe to DOWA’s Substack: Join Us
Intern with a DOWA Partner: https://www.dowafrica.org/internships
Stay Connected with DOWA on LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook| YouTube | X
DOWAโs work is sustained by individuals and partners who believe in building long-term systemsโnot short-term fixes.
Thank you for being part of this community and for walking the Journey to 200 with us.