Mission and objectivesAction Lab for Development is dedicated to advancing education, food security, and advocacy to empower entrepreneurs, newcomers and promote creative economies in Canada. We envision a future where local innovators and newcomers have the resources to thrive through growth and development. Our mission includes five key objectives: We provide tools and opportunities for creative innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on continuous improvement. We enable networking and training activities to connect entrepreneurs, institutions, and partners. We educate entrepreneurs and newcomers about fair business practices and social responsibility. We guide emerging entrepreneurs in understanding social and business ecosystems through essential skills and techniques. We encourage youth involvement in volunteering and ensure universal access to research and education by building digital platforms for community knowledge and supporting local ingenuity. Action Lab For Development was registered as an Extra-Provincial Corporation in Alberta-Canada in 2024, granted special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2020, reflecting our commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our primary focus areas include: โข Food Security โข Advocacy โข Education โข These initiatives aim to positively impact local innovators, including newcomers in Canada who may be facing challenges related to integration into a new environment and starting life. Our research shows that access to education, particularly in social entrepreneurship, is a powerful tool for these individuals. It enables them to turn their experiences into practical solutions that benefit their communities.
ContextThe MoralityCode app is an initiative of Action Lab For Development designed to integrate ethics, compassion, and community values into both digital and offline environments, promoting fairness, dignity, and human well-being. Developed with the support of United Nations Online Volunteers, it promotes ethical behaviour and responsible decision-making in everyday life and digital spaces. The initiative supports families, young people, students, and professionals in navigating digital environments safely and responsibly, while also encouraging respectful conduct in offline interactions. Through educational content, guidance on ethical behaviour, and practical tips for safety and well-being, MoralityCode app supports informed and responsible choices in both online and real-world settings.
Task DescriptionWe are seeking one online volunteer to support the ongoing design and development of a lightweight, ethical decision-making engine that supports responsible and human-centred artificial intelligence. Building upon the foundational work already completed, this role will focus on advancing and refining moral reasoning frameworks, integrating emotional logic more deeply, and further developing explainable AI (XAI) components to enhance transparency, accountability, and alignment with human values. Tasks โข Support building upon the existing ethical decision-making engine framework. โข Deepen the integration of emotional logic to improve contextual awareness within AI decisions. โข Document progress, methodologies, and outcomes to facilitate knowledge transfer and project continuity. โข Lead or support iterative testing, validation, and improvement of the ethical AI models. โข Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with humanitarian and ethical standards.
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