Cloudflare highlights civil society organizations using its developer services and AI automation

Cloudflare's Support for Non-Profits

Cloudflare is supporting civil society organizations by providing access to its developer services and AI automation tools. This initiative, part of Cloudflare Impact, aims to ensure non-profit organizations can benefit from AI advancements.

Over $7.5 million in Cloudflare credits have been distributed to dozens of these organizations, enabling them to build and run AI applications securely and affordably.

Evolving Needs of Civil Society

Initially, Cloudflare's Project Galileo offered free cybersecurity services to civil society organizations, protecting over 3,400 domains across more than 120 countries. This project addresses the need for security for groups working in the public interest.

Organizations' needs have evolved beyond securing existing applications to building new ones. AI now allows non-technical teams within these groups to design, build, and scale tools tailored to their specific workflows and missions.

Addressing Sector Challenges

The non-profit sector faces financial strain, with many organizations experiencing reduced government funding, layoffs, and program closures. Some groups are using AI to manage operations with fewer resources.

Despite the potential, AI adoption faces barriers such as privacy concerns, especially for organizations handling sensitive data like activist locations or anonymous sources. Financial constraints also limit adoption, with 48% of surveyed organizations citing cost as a barrier.