Summary:

“Ahiɛ”  means community in Ga language, spoken in Ghana and in the Niger–Congo
AI-ɛ is an AI-driven tool that puts indigenous farming communities at the center of climate adaptation
In Central Africa, climate change impacts food security and disrupted traditional farming practices vital to indigenous communities The FAO reports that Africa could experience yield reductions of up to 50%, and crop revenue fall by as much as 90% by 2100 due to climate change​. This project proposes an AI-driven educational platform for indigenous farming communities to enhance climate adaptation strategies by integrating AI analytics with traditional farming knowledge.

Objectives:

1. Data Integration: Use AI to process satellite imagery and local climatic data, providing predictive insights for optimal planting and harvesting times.

2. Accessible Information Delivery: Distribute crucial weather and agricultural advice through SMS and radio broadcasts in local languages, ensuring wide accessibility.

3. Cultural and Community Engagement: Utilize storytelling that incorporates local legends to maintain cultural relevance and enhance community engagement.

The platform will cater to the linguistic diversity of Central Africa's tribal regions by offering content in multiple indigenous languages. Managed by local leaders and agricultural experts, the collected data will be handled with strict privacy measures.

The project will include training programs and webinars to equip local farmer leaders with the skills needed to use the platform.

Integrating AI with traditional farming practices, AI-ɛ aims to preserve cultural heritage while enhancing agricultural productivity and resilience to climate change. This approach will improve food security and stabilize community livelihoods in Central Africa.