Civaam is a civic technology and AI policy startup dedicated to ensuring that emerging technologies serve justice, resilience, and equity in crisis regions.
As AI and digital infrastructure reshape governance and humanitarian action, protections remain weak—leaving vulnerable communities at risk of exploitation rather than empowerment.
We advocate for the responsible deployment of technology where safeguards are lacking, equipping local technologists with the tools, policies, and frameworks needed to drive AI innovation, shape governance, and build ethical, adaptive systems.
We believe in ground-up solutions - where local expertise, not external actors,
leads the way in shaping the future of technology in fragile contexts.
Projects
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Ehtesab App
Kabul, Afghanistan. 2018-2024
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International Rescue Committee's 'Information As Aid' Toolkit for Afghanistan, Myanmar and Nigeria
New York, USA
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The Roshnayee (Lighthouse) Concept
Kabul, Afghanistan. 2023-2024.
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Anti-Corruption App Concept for USAID
Kabul, Afghanistan. 2021
For the past seven years, we have worked within technology gaps in crisis regions—designing around limitations rather than seeing them as barriers. AI is already shaping fragile contexts, making it essential to establish protections while ensuring that those in these regions are recognized as leaders, not just beneficiaries of external solutions. At Civaam, we are committed to fostering locally-led innovation, ensuring technology is built with and by those directly impacted.
Media and Inquiries: contact@civaam.com
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