Our Vision

Generative AI for Education and Research in Africa

At GenAI‑ERA Hub, we aim to extend Generative AI literacy and resources to educators at all levels—teacher educators, in‑service teachers, and pre‑service teachers. By incorporating global benchmarks such as the UNESCO AI Literacy Framework, OECD AI Principles, and local education standards, our vision is to promote the responsible use of AI in classrooms and empower academic communities throughout Africa.

Our Mission

Empowering Educators Through Free GenAI Clubs & Hubs

Our mission is to establish accessible, free‑of‑charge GenAI clubs and hubs that offer hands‑on experience with AI tools and promote critical discussions on responsible AI applications. We focus on recruiting stakeholders from underrepresented regions—particularly in Global South—to foster global collaboration in innovative teaching, research, and assessment practices using GenAI.

Our Impact

Connecting Global Educators & Researchers

With bi‑weekly virtual and in‑person meetings, dynamic webinars, and collaborative research projects, GenAI‑ERA Hub bridges the digital divide by equipping educators with innovative tools, practical resources, and supportive cross‑cultural networking opportunities. Our initiatives empower international first‑generation students and established scholars alike to lead change within their communities.

Our Core Services

Transforming Education Through AI Innovation

GenAI Literacy

GenAI Literacy Programs

Comprehensive training programs designed to build AI literacy among educators, covering fundamentals, classroom applications, and ethics in education.

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Digital Pedagogy Tools

Digital Pedagogy Tools

Access AI tools for lesson planning, content creation, assessment design, and personalized learning to enhance delivery and engagement.

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Research Collaboration

Research Collaboration

Facilitating international partnerships, peer‑reviewed publications, and projects that advance AI in education across African contexts.

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Events

GenAI‑ERA Events

AI Policy & Ethics Forum
UNESCO Webinar

AI Policy & Ethics Forum

GenAI‑ERA is pleased to invite you to a special webinar on the UNESCO Artificial Intelligence Framework for Students, an important guide designed to enhance students’ understanding and responsible engagement with AI.

Date: 19 Sept 2025   |   Duration: 2 Hours   |   Price: Free

GenAI Club Launch & Networking
AI Literacy Workshop

Webinar on Prompt Engineering

Practical AI Prompt Strategies for Designing Authentic Curriculum in Underserved Contexts.

Date: 29 Aug 2025   |   Duration: 1 Hour   |   Price: Free

A Call For Forum Discussion: GenAI in African Classrooms
Community Meetup

A Call For Forum Discussion: GenAI in African Classrooms

Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Date: 27 Apr 2025   |   Duration: 3 Hours   |   Price: Free

AI in Educational Research
Research & Innovation Forum

AI in Educational Research

Date: 12 Apr 2025   |   Duration: 4 Hours   |   Price: Free

Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education
GenAI Club Launch & Networking

Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Date: 08 Mar 2025   |   Duration: 2 Hours   |   Price: Free

Videos

Featured From Our YouTube

Watch a few highlights below, and explore more on our YouTube channel.

Featured Programs

Professional Development Programs

AI and STEM Education in Underserved CommunitiesGenAI Literacy
Free
Matthew NyaabaInvited podcast with EduVision Ghana

AI and STEM Education in Underserved Communities

Empowering Teaching Strategies with AI ToolsDigital Pedagogy
Free
Macharious Nabang

Empowering Teaching Strategies with AI Tools

Environmentally Friendly AI: Bridging AI and LearningGlobal Collaboration
Free
Zack Kinzler

Environmentally Friendly AI: Bridging AI and Learning

AI‑Driven Educational Research MethodologiesEducational Research
Free
Dr. Patrick Kyeremeh

AI‑Driven Educational Research Methodologies

Innovative Assessment Strategies with AIFuture Insights
Free
Matthew Nyaaba

Innovative Assessment Strategies with AI

Empowering Pre‑Service Teachers through AITeacher Empowerment
Free
Bismark Nyaaba Akanzire

Empowering Pre‑Service Teachers through AI

Education Sessions

Prompt Mastery Webinar Series

Thank you for being part of our 3‑Day Prompt Mastery Webinar Series. Revisit recordings, explore tools, and share feedback to help us improve future sessions.

Session Recordings

  • Day 1 - Prompt Foundations (Vanessa Willemse): Watch
  • Day 2 - Effective Prompts (Dr. Benjamin Quarshie): Watch
  • Day 3 - Practical Strategies (Matthew Nyaaba and GenAI‑ERA Team): Watch

Practical Tools & Resources

  • OCEAN Personality Self‑Assessment: Start — Discover your personality profile and integrate it into your prompting style.
  • Group Playground Prompts: Explore — Find the experimentation space and shared prompts.
  • Example Prompts Collection: Browse — Real‑world prompt examples to adapt and use.
News

Leadership Recognition & Community Impact

Honoring leaders whose dedication has accelerated GenAI literacy initiatives, forged new partnerships, and inspired educators across regions.

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Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Benjamin Quarshie recognized in Ghana Teacher Prize 2025

Celebrating Excellence!

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Benjamin Quarshie, the Assistant Research & Grants Director of GenAI‑ERA, for emerging as the 2nd Runner‑Up for College Lecturer in the Ghana Teacher Prize 2025!

Your dedication to teaching, research, and service continues to inspire our community and advance the mission of GenAI‑ERA. We are truly proud of you, Dr. Benjamin Quarshie.

Appointment Announcement: Mrs. Vanessa Willemse as Director of International Relations

Appointment Announcement

As we wait to unveil our newly appointed executive members, we are eager to join the Northern Cape Department of Education, South Africa, in officially announcing and celebrating the appointment of Mrs. Vanessa Willemse as GenAI‑ERA's Director of International Relations.

Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Kyeremeh on HOD appointment

Congratulations, Dr. Patrick Kyeremeh!

The entire GenAI‑ERA community proudly congratulates you on your well‑deserved appointment as Head of the Department for Mathematics Education & ICT at St. Joseph's College of Education.

This achievement is a testament to your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence in mathematics education. We are truly proud of you, Dr. Kyeremeh, and we have no doubt that you will continue to inspire both your colleagues and students in this new role.

Leadership Team

Executive Members

Meet our diverse leadership team bringing together expertise from across Africa and beyond, united by a shared commitment to transforming education through AI innovation.

Matthew Nyaaba

Matthew Nyaaba

Founder
AI4STEM Education Center, University of Georgia, USA
Leading GenAI‑ERA's strategic vision, international partnerships, and innovation in AI education across African educational systems.
Macharious Nabang

Macharious Nabang

Co‑Founder ; Digital & Communications Director
Bagabaga College of Education, Ghana
Overseeing digital infrastructure, communications strategy, and technology integration across GenAI‑ERA platforms and initiatives.
Bismark Nyaaba Akanzire

Bismark Nyaaba Akanzire

Co‑Founder & Pedagogy Director
Gambaga College of Education, Ghana
Developing pedagogical frameworks, teacher training programs, and ensuring quality standards in AI integration methodologies.
Dr. Patrick Kyeremeh

Dr. Patrick Kyeremeh

Co‑Founder & Research Director
St. Joseph's College of Education, Ghana
Leading research initiatives, scholarly publications, and coordinating collaborative projects in AI‑enhanced education.
Dr. Quarshie

Dr. Benjamin Quarshie

Research & Grants Director
Mampong technical college of Education, Ghana
Securing funding, managing research portfolios, and developing sustainable grant strategies for AI education initiatives.
Craig Gibbs

Craig Gibbs

Deputy Research and Grant
JET Education Services, South Africa
Coordinating research activities, documentation, and stakeholder communications; supporting grant pipelines and reporting.
Vanessa Willemse

Vanessa Willemse

Director, International Relations
Northern Cape Provincial Teacher Development Institute, South Africa
Building international partnerships and coordinating cross‑border programs that expand GenAI‑ERA's global footprint.
Dr. Saeed Maigari

Engr. Dr. Saeed Maigari

Deputy Director, International Relations
Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Nigeria
Supporting international collaborations, MOUs, and exchange activities with universities and NGOs.
Dorcas Adomina

Dorcas Adomina

Director, Equity & Inclusion
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Embedding equity, accessibility, and inclusion across programs; leading DEI audits and guidelines.
Ellen Kwarteng

Ellen Kwarteng

Program Manager
St Joseph's College of Education, Ghana
Operational oversight of events, webinars, and PD cohorts; monitoring KPIs and reporting.
Sechaba Nephtally Koma

Sechaba Nephtally Koma

Teaching,Learning & Innovation Lead
The National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
Media relations, stakeholder engagement, and partnership pipelines across regions.
Jerry Etornam Kudaya

Jerry Etornam Kudaya

Technical Lead
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Leading the architecture and development of GenAI‑ERA platforms—ensuring reliability, security, and performance—while overseeing integrations, CI/CD, and technical best practices across web and data pipelines.

Thanks for your commitments. You are making a great impact in Africa Your achievements do not go unnoticed.

AI Tools

Platforms We Build & Use

Publications

Publications

Selected works and ongoing scholarship from GenAI‑ERA leadership and collaborators.

Journal
Developing a Theory‑Grounded AI Tool for the Generation of Culturally Responsive Lesson Plans

Matthew Nyaaba; Xiaoming Zhai

Journal
Generative AI in teacher education: Teacher educators’ perception and preparedness

Bismark Nyaaba Akanzire; Matthew Nyaaba; Macharious Nabang

Opportunities

Grants & Scholarships

Current awards and scholarship opportunities for GenAI‑ERA members.

Award
GenAI‑ERA awarded five slots: AI Foundations (Penn GSE)

Five complimentary seats for the “AI Foundations: Leveraging AI for Student‑Centered Learning” program at University of Pennsylvania. A 5‑week online course for K‑12 educators focusing on ethical, equitable, student‑centered AI applications.

Scholarship
ip Program – Application Form 2025

She Code Africa, with Grow with Google and Coursera, offers 100% scholarships for African girls and women across: Prompting Essentials, AI Essentials, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E‑commerce, IT Support, Project Management, and UX Design (24‑week program with Coursera Career Certificate).

Grant
Spencer Research‑Practice Partnerships (RPP) Program

Supports long‑term research partnerships that improve education practice and equity. Awards up to $400,000 for up to 3 years; pre‑proposal required.

GenAI‑ERA Fellowship Fellowship
GenAI‑ERA Fellowship: Authentic Curriculum & Community Impact

Fellowship for educators and researchers designing authentic, community‑responsive AI‑integrated curricula in underserved contexts. Fellows receive mentorship, collaborative research support, and visibility across the GenAI‑ERA network.

Focus: Equity, inclusion, and real‑world classroom impact.

Fellowship
Pivotal Research Fellowship

The Pivotal Research Fellowship is a 9‑week program for promising researchers to produce impactful work and accelerate their careers in AI safety and governance. Fellows collaborate with mentors, join workshops and private Q&A with experts, and build strong networks in London and beyond.

Location: London • Duration: 9 weeks

Partner with Us

Collaboration drives our impact

At GenAI‑ERA, we work with universities, NGOs, tech companies, and education agencies to advance AI literacy and research capacity across Africa through equitable and context‑aware innovation.

Partnership Pathways
  • Program Sponsorship
    Fund AI training, teacher fellowships, or institutional exchange initiatives.
  • Research Collaboration
    Co‑author studies, frameworks, and publications on ethical, inclusive AI in education.
  • Event Co‑Hosting
    Collaborate on webinars, workshops, and innovation challenges for educators and students.
  • Technology & Resource Sharing
    Contribute digital tools, infrastructure, or expertise to support local innovation.
  • Donations & Grants
    Support our mission through financial or in‑kind contributions.

Join us in shaping the future of AI in education—responsibly, inclusively, and together. To explore collaboration, support opportunities, or join our team, please complete this brief form or email us directly on genaiera1@gmail.com. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.

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