AVPN, Asia’s largest platform for social impact, has announced the selection of 28 organisations as local implementing partners for phase three of the artificial intelligence (AI) AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific.
Supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank, this initiative aims to expand AI skills training across 19 markets, including through the AI Ready ASEAN programme.
The new partners will primarily work with K-12 teachers, university students, and faculty, extending the Fund’s reach beyond the current workforce to educators shaping future generations.
Other partners will focus on healthcare, agriculture, and service-sector workers, as well as employees of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
Amongst the organisations receiving funding are Pratham Education Foundation in India, JA Korea, and AI Edu Corp in Vietnam. These organisations will train educators and adapt AI content for local needs.
“AI tools are already entering classrooms and workplaces across Asia-Pacific,” said Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO at AVPN. “The challenge now is making sure people have the skills to use them well.”
In addition to expanding partnerships, AVPN has launched the AI Opportunity Learning Platform, a gateway to AI training programmes across Asia-Pacific. Available in 16 languages, the platform offers tailored learning pathways and certification upon completion. A Gemini-powered assistant will guide users through the platform.
The Fund, launched in 2024 with a $15m commitment, has received additional funding, bringing Google.org’s total commitment to $35m. To date, it has trained over 850,000 workers and 63,000 small businesses across the region.
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