Asia-Pacific Meeting on Artificial Intelligence and Philanthropy- A case study from Manipur represented by MaolKeki Foundation
MaolKeki Foundation is pleased to announce that Ms. Nirupa Sanjenbam, Head of Projects, represented the organisation at the Asia-Pacific Meeting on Artificial Intelligence and Philanthropy held in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The event was co-hosted by the Université de Genève's Centre for Philanthropy and Swissnex in India, bringing together global experts and practitioners working at the intersection of technology and social impact.
Ms. Sanjenbam spoke alongside Ms. Talitha Amalia, COO, Solve Education!, and Prof. Giuseppe Ugazio, Edmond de Rothschild Assistant Professor, University of Geneva, during a panel on AI for Philanthropy moderated by Ms. Mara De Monte, Executive Director, Geneva Centre for Philanthropy. She drew attention to the unique challenges and opportunities within Manipur, offering a grounded, field-based perspective on how Artificial Intelligence can support philanthropic action in remote and conflict-affected regions.
During the discussion, Ms. Sanjenbam highlighted her lived experience implementing philanthropic initiatives in rural and remote areas of Manipur, the emerging developments in the state that can accelerate AI integration for social good, key gaps and barriers, including digital infrastructure, accessibility, and capacity constraints and how AI-driven tools can transform impact delivery, from agriculture and healthcare to livelihoods and education. Her insights provided a valuable case study from Northeast India, underscoring the importance of contextualized, inclusive approaches to technology adoption in the development sector.
In addition to the panel on AI for Philanthropy, the Asia-Pacific Meeting also featured a panel discussion on Ethical and Inclusive AI Empowered by Philanthropy, two thematic workshops focused on emerging applications of AI in the social sector, and a keynote lecture by Ms. Sarayu Natarajan, Co-founder, Aapti Institute, addressing the ethical use of AI in complex socio-economic environments
The event concluded with a networking gala dinner, where panellists, experts, and participants engaged in deeper conversations, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
