OUR MISSION

POWERING AI WITH AFRICAN VOICES

DVoice exists to transform Africa's 2,000+ languages from invisible to invincible in the world of technology. We believe that AI must serve everyone and that starts by hearing everyone.

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OUR MISSION IS TO

Preserve Africa's linguistic and cultural heritage through open voice data
Empower communities to shape and govern how their voices are used
Build inclusive and culturally intelligent AI technologies rooted in African values
Train a generation of African voice and AI experts through accessible learning
12,000+
LANGUAGES & DIALECTS REPRESENTED
21,000+
CONTRIBUTES
100,000+
VOICE CLIPS COLLECTED

EXPLORE & CONTRIBUTE

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DVOICE STORY

IT STARTED WITH A DREAM

DVoice was born from a belief: Africa deserves a voice AI that understands not just words, but Ubuntu, Teranga, and the rhythm of the griot.

Western tech couldn't grasp our essence so we built something that could.

FROM DREAM TO MOVEMENT

Since 2020, DVoice has grown into a pan-African voice revolution

25+African Languages with tailored voice AI models

5,000+Trained Contributors across the continent

Strategic Partnerships with UNESCO & others

MIT Tech ReviewRecognized by MIT Tech Review, UNESCO Digital Heritage Prize

OUR VISION

OUR 2030 COMMITMENTS

200 MILLIONSERVE

AFRICANS IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGES

1,000DIGITALLY PRESERVE

ENDANGERED ORAL TRADITIONS

100,000CREATE VOICE-RELATED JOBS

ACROSS THE CONTINENT

BECOME A PARTNER

We're building an ecosystem and we want you in it.

DVoice welcomes partnerships with

Governments

Governments

Building multilingual public services that reach everyone.

Universities & Researchers

Universities & Researchers

Studying, documenting, and revitalizing African languages.

Tech Companies

Tech Companies

Creating voice tools that serve diverse communities.

NGOs & Cultural Institutions

NGOs & Cultural Institutions

Preserving oral traditions, indigenous knowledge, and rights.

OUR PARTNERS INCLUDE

MIT Africa
OST
Unesco
MetaDrift Labs

LET'S CO-CREATE!

Want to co-design models, train local communities, or fund open-access tools?

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SUPPORT THE VOICE OF AFRICA

WHY DONATE?

Every donation drives a movement to preserve Africa's rich linguistic heritage and build inclusive AI rooted in our cultures. With your support, we're not just developing technology — we're amplifying voices, empowering communities, and shaping the future of language in AI.

Here's how your contribution makes a difference:

Platform Maintenance30%
Community Building25%
Training & Education20%
Dataset Curation15%
Governance10%