Tuwindi
Tuwindi
Sector Portfolios
- Kusasa (Technology)
Focus Areas
- Technology and Digital Futures
- Climate
- Gender Equity
- Human Rights
Cohort 05 (2026)
- West Africa
- Mali
Before Tuwindi existed, Mali's anti-corruption oversight body had almost no data. Citizens who had paid kickbacks to police, to courts, to local officials had no reliable way to report it, and the government agency tasked with fighting corruption had nothing to work with. Then Tuwindi built Kenekanko, a platform that lets citizens report corruption and human rights violations directly. The data it generated became a foundation the oversight body had never had. That work embodies what the word "tuwindi" means in a local Malian language: to make known, to share what you know with others. The organization began with a small group of young people who believed technology could be a tool for civic participation, not just personal use, and has grown into an institution spanning media literacy, civic technology, fact-checking, and peace-building across Mali and the wider Sahel.
Tuwindi works across three priorities: civic engagement, empowering young people and women to participate in leadership and decision-making; media and technology, through digital literacy, investigative journalism, and anti-disinformation initiatives including Wuya, a fact-checking platform that lets citizens submit claims for verification and tracks which sectors are most affected by misinformation; and peace and resilience, through dialogue, preventive diplomacy, and climate-security programs that prioritize community inclusion in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. Many young people entering Tuwindi programs initially believed their opinions carried little weight; after participating in training and community dialogues, they left with the confidence to engage directly with local leaders, organize their own initiatives, and bring others in behind them.
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Leadership Highlight
Tidiani TOGOLA
Founder & CEO
Tidiani Togola is a computer engineer, social entrepreneur, and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tuwindi, a leading civic innovation and digital transformation organization in Africa. With more than 15 years of experience, he has designed and led high-impact initiatives across dozens of countries, leveraging technology to advance governance, civic participation, and sustainable development.
Through Tuwindi, he collaborates with governments, regional and international institutions, civil society organizations, and media actors to develop digital solutions tailored to African realities. His expertise includes digital governance, emerging technologies, CivicTech platforms, public sector innovation, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. Under his leadership, Tuwindi has implemented recognized initiatives that promote access to information, electoral integrity, citizen engagement, counter-disinformation efforts, and institutional resilience.
Committed to the belief that Africa must shape its own digital future, Tidiani advocates for a vision grounded in digital sovereignty, responsible innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. His work focuses on creating sustainable impact by strengthening institutions, empowering citizens, and fostering technology-driven solutions that address Africa’s most pressing development challenges.
