AI Apprenticeship for IOs · From diplomats to AI builders

Equipping IOs with practical AI solutions

Discover how professionals in international Geneva – from the UN, WHO, to CERN – are creating AI assistants to support global cooperation.

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how we work, international Organisations face a clear challenge: How to ensure AI strengthens, rather than disrupts, their ability to deliver on complex global mandates.

The AI Apprenticeship for International Organisations (IOs), developed by the DiploFoundation, provides a practical and applied response to that challenge.

Unlike technical training or abstract policy discussions, this apprenticeship focuses on enabling professionals to design and build AI tools directly relevant to their daily work, whether it’s improving access to information, enhancing communication, or supporting better decision-making.

Throughout the program, participants:

• Explore how AI works without needing to become a developer
• Understand governance, ethics, and trust considerations
• Build and deploy a tailored AI assistant addressing a concrete, real-world need within their organisation
• Join a community of peers working at the intersection of AI, diplomacy, and global governance

Below, we are featuring a selection of projects created by our participants in the Geneva AI Apprenticeship for IOs program. Each reflects how AI, when designed thoughtfully and applied responsibly, can complement human expertise and support the work of IOs, from improving access to institutional knowledge to tackling misinformation.

The AI Apprenticeship is part of DiploFoundation’s broader effort to close the AI skills gap in international Geneva and beyond, ensuring that those shaping global policy also have the tools to navigate and shape the AI era.

New publication: AI Apprenticeship

Our new guide, AI Apprenticeship: Learning about AI by developing AI, details the successful framework and principles of our program.

The AI Apprenticeship publication explores how learning by building can equip professionals with the skills, ethics, and adaptability needed for the AI era. Inspired by the Swiss vocational model, it presents a human-centred approach to navigating digital transformation. Drawing on DiploFoundation’s experience, it demonstrates how even non-technical professionals can gain confidence and competence in using AI.

Navigating through the forest of knowledge with an AI assistant.

AI Projects for IOs · From concept to real-world impact

What happens when you put AI development tools directly into the hands of diplomats, communication heads, and humanitarian experts? These projects are the answer. Discover the powerful assistants built not by programmers but by the professionals facing these global challenges every day.

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Luis Bobo Garcia, an Associate Information Systems Officer, works at the intersection of diplomacy and emerging technologies. As AI, quantum computing, and blockchain reshape international discussions, translating these complex topics for non-technical audiences has become increasingly critical.

Through the AI Apprenticeship, Luis developed Diplo Helper, an AI assistant designed to make emerging technologies more accessible to diplomats and policymakers. The tool provides clear, structured insights on key technologies, supporting more informed engagement in international policy discussions.

This project highlights how targeted AI solutions can bridge the gap between technical complexity and the practical needs of global governance. To test the AI Assistant, please click the button below.

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Through the AI Apprenticeship, Sara developed an AI assistant that provides practical guidance on using AI in WHO communications. The tool offers accessible information on official guidelines, ethical considerations, and best practices, supporting responsible innovation within the organisation.

The project reflects the growing need for governance frameworks that enable the adoption of AI while safeguarding public trust in global health communication. To test the AI Assistant, please click the button below.

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As Digital Communications Lead at CERN, Daniela Antonio works where scientific precision extends beyond research to communication. Maintaining consistent language standards, especially for social media, is essential yet resource-intensive.

As part of the AI Apprenticeship, Daniela developed Editron, an AI-based language assistant tailored to CERN’s English Language Style Guide. The tool streamlines copy-editing processes, ensuring consistent, high-quality content across CERN’s communication channels.

This project demonstrates how AI can be customised to meet particular operational needs within international scientific Organisations. To test the AI Assistant, please click the button below.

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Amina Osmanova, an Associate Programme Management Officer at UNICC, operates within Geneva’s fast-paced multilateral environment, where staying informed on relevant events and developments is essential yet time-consuming.

To address this, Amina developed the Geneva Loop Events Guide. This AI assistant curates personalised updates on events, deadlines, and developments in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and digital governance, including major conferences like AI for Good.

The project demonstrates how AI can improve situational awareness and connectivity within complex international ecosystems. To test the AI Assistant, please click the button below.

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Matthew William Saltmarsh, Head of News & Media at UNHCR, works with institutional data essential for evidence-based humanitarian response. Yet, accessing specific insights from decades of UNHCR reports remains a labour-intensive process.

Matthew developed UNHCR Data Pal, an AI assistant trained on UNHCR reports from 2003 to 2025. The tool enables rapid extraction of relevant data, identification of trends, and access to evidence-based insights.

The project demonstrates how AI can unlock institutional knowledge, streamline analysis, and support more agile, informed decision-making in the humanitarian sector. To test the AI Assistant, please click the button below.

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Diya Banerjee, WHO’s Head of Social Media, addresses one of the most pressing challenges in global health: the spread of misinformation. False health claims on social media can undermine public health responses and erode trust.

To address this challenge, Diya developed a Chatbot on Public Health Misinformation designed to monitor emerging myths and provide fact-checked information from authoritative sources such as the WHO and the CDC.

The project highlights how AI can be deployed proactively to strengthen science-based public health communication and counter misinformation on a large scale. The AI Assistant will be released shortly.

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