fahamu

Established in 1997, fahamu seeks to strengthen the capacity of nongovernmental organisations in the third world through exploiting the potentials of information and communications technologies.

We produce learning materials, design and manage websites, run training courses and provide support on a variety of ICT related work for non-governmental organisations. fahamu also carries out social policy research on Africa.

fahamu is currently developing distance learning materials and courses designed to strengthen the campaigning and organisational capacity of human rights organisations in southern Africa. This initiative is supported by the European Union and IDRC.

The word 'fahamu' comes from the Kiswahili word for understanding or knowledge.