People working on high-impact social issues need targeted, practical AI resources. That’s why Open Knowledge is launching a new learning initiative in partnership with social sector organisations in multiple countries who are asking urgent questions about the risks and opportunities of data and AI—for their work and the communities they serve.

Together, we will catalyse learning and develop replicable methods to help organisations build AI skills, use AI responsibly, and develop their own AI projects. Each collaboration will produce public, multilingual AI-literacy resources openly available at School of Data and tailored for organisations addressing similar issues elsewhere.

This project is a collaborative initiative grounded in real-world challenges. Four pilot programmes are taking place in 2026 in partnership with a selection of organisations in different thematic areas and geographies.

Follow our progress, from research notes to community stories:

CKAN is the world’s leading open source data management system. Created at OKFN two decades ago and a recognised digital public good (DPG) since 2023, CKAN is the backbone of open data infrastructure on every continent — powering national governments, intergovernmental bodies, and research institutions. 

🎉 We are celebrating 20 years of CKAN with various activities throughout 2026.

This project has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF). We are grateful for our ongoing partnership in promoting digital literacy and investing in AI for the public good. 

Learn more about its funding programmes here.

If you have any questions or want any additional information about the Open Data Editor, you can contact us at info@okfn.org.