Technology With Purpose. Transformation With Impact.
ADTL Africa is a youth-led, not-for-profit organisation established in 2024 to advance digital transformation, strengthen digital capabilities, and promote practical innovation across Africa.
Our story
Digital technology is moving faster than most people and institutions can adopt it.
ADTL Africa was established in 2024 to work on that gap: between what emerging technology can do and what individuals, educators, institutions and businesses are equipped to do with it.
We focus on three things. Practical skills that people can use the next day. Responsible adoption of artificial intelligence. And digital solutions that are accessible to the people they are built for.
What our name says
AI
Artificial intelligence, taught and applied responsibly, with attention to what it is good for in African contexts and what it is not.
Digital Transformative
Change that starts with how people work, not with the tools. The software comes second to the problem it is meant to solve.
Lab
A place to try, test and learn before resources are committed. It is why every engagement starts with understanding the problem.
Mission
To accelerate digital transformation across Africa by equipping people and institutions with practical digital skills, innovative technology solutions, and the capabilities needed to participate effectively in the digital economy.
Vision
An inclusive and digitally empowered Africa where individuals, institutions, and communities can harness technology to improve productivity, expand opportunities, and drive sustainable development.
Youth-led and not-for-profit
Youth-led means the direction of ADTL Africa is set by young people. We know first-hand how hard it can be to find practical training and a first opening in technology.
Not-for-profit means we exist to deliver social impact rather than to distribute profit. It is the reason our services to small and medium-sized businesses are free of charge.
That offer comes with Terms and Conditions, which explain eligibility, scope and what we ask of the businesses we work with.
Read the Terms and ConditionsCore values
Innovation
Applying technology creatively to real-world challenges. We prefer the simplest approach that actually solves the problem.
Inclusion
Making digital opportunities more accessible, in plain language and for people starting from different places.
Integrity
Promoting responsible and ethical technology use, including being honest about what technology can and cannot do.
Excellence
Maintaining high standards in training and technical delivery, and testing our own work before we hand it over.
Collaboration
Building partnerships that strengthen collective impact, with schools, businesses, institutions and other organisations.
Accountability
Focusing on meaningful outcomes and responsible use of the resources entrusted to us.
Our approach
Learn
Build knowledge and digital competence through accessible training.
Apply
Translate learning into practical projects, systems, and solutions.
Impact
Use acquired skills and technology to improve institutional performance, productivity, and opportunities.