About UNFPA
UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.Activities by UNFPA
Using AI and Local Languages to Improve Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health in Africa
Africa BeninBurkina FasoGhanaNigeriaTogoFive UNFPA country offices in Africa are working collaboratively to use technology-based solutions to improve knowledge and access to information on Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health (AYSRH). The project integrates natural language processing (NLP) in four local languages (Fon-Gbe, Haussa, Fulfulde, and Yoruba) into existing digital solutions.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsBig Data for Family Planning Inequalities Analysis (BiDaFPInAs)
Asia and the Pacific PhilippinesThis project captured social media conversations of Filipinos about family planning and developed a machine learning (ML) algorithm that converts those conversations to insights. These insights helped provide real-time data on awareness and perception of Filipinos about family planning to government planners.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsAI Tools/SolutionsGENAIE (Generative Artificial Intelligence for Education)
Africa EthiopiaTanzaniaGenerative Artificial Intelligence for Education (GENAIE) is an AI-enabled eLearning initiative piloted by the ESARO maternal health and innovation teams. It assists in creating e-learning modules on diverse topics in local languages quickly. GENAIE is a promising tool to enhance the health workers capacity by providing large volumes of high-quality, consistent e-learning and training content rapidly.
Activity Type Technical assistanceAI Tools/SolutionsTrainings/workshopsJust Ask! Khulke Poocho! AI Chatbot
Asia and the Pacific IndiaUNFPA India's 'Just Ask!' Chatbot is an AI-driven digital platform for adolescents, young adults and couples, aimed at enhancing their understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights. The chatbot offers a safe, confidential, personalized, and non-judgmental space to access expert-validated information, dispel misconceptions, and seek services related to their sexual and reproductive well-being.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTechnical assistanceAwareness/Advocacy