The Raia Institute is the nonprofit research and impact engine behind Uwazi.AI fueling civic freedom through insight. We equip communities, nonprofits, and governments with the data and tools they need to measure civic health, understand public sentiment, and drive policy rooted in equity. From localized surveys to AI powered policy forecasting, our work translates complex civic data into actionable knowledge. As a 501(c)(3), we ensure that the voices of underserved communities are not only heard, but quantified so that civic freedom is not just promised, but proven.

About Raia Institute

The Mission

Raia exists to bridge the gap between data and democracy. We empower communities, researchers, and policymakers with civic intelligence tools that forecast the real-world impact of legislation. Through ethical AI and inclusive research, we aim to make governance more transparent, equitable, and community led.

The Vision

We envision a future where every policy decision is guided by data, shaped by public voice, and designed for long-term civic health. Raia will lead the global movement for predictive, participatory governance. Our work transforms civic systems into living, learning networks that evolve with the people they serve.

We envision a future where every policy decision is guided by data, shaped by public voice, and designed for long-term civic health. Raia will lead the global movement for predictive, participatory governance. Our work transforms civic systems into living, learning networks that evolve with the people they serve.

Who We Work With.

Who We Work With.

Who We Work With.

Raia works with local governments, nonprofits, universities, and research institutions to build data-informed, community-centered policy solutions. We help cities forecast legislative impact, support nonprofits in measuring civic engagement, and partner with researchers to connect public sentiment to policy. Together, we create a civic intelligence network that drives smarter, more inclusive decisions.

Raia works with local governments, nonprofits, universities, and research institutions to build data-informed, community-centered policy solutions. We help cities forecast legislative impact, support nonprofits in measuring civic engagement, and partner with researchers to connect public sentiment to policy. Together, we create a civic intelligence network that drives smarter, more inclusive decisions.

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More Likely to report "excellent " health when citizens vote regularly

More Likely to report
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The Raia Institutes Services

Fueled by RAG 1.o

Civic Research

Partnering with Uwazi.Ai. The Raia institute conducts civic research that bridges community experience with policy impact. we analyze voter behavior, public sentiment, and legislative outcomes to produce real-time insights.

Civic Co-Labs

Civic Co-Labs are collaborative research and innovation hubs led by the Raia Institute that bring together residents, nonprofits, policymakers, and technologists to co-design solutions to local civic challenges.

The Raia Score

The Raia Score

Civic Health Index.

RAIA SCORE MEASUREMENT

RAIA SCORE MEASUREMENT

RAIA SCORE MEASUREMENT

The Raia Score is a standardized civic health index assigned to geographic areas (e.g., zip codes, counties, or cities) that measures how well a community is participating in democracy and how policy or social conditions impact that participation. It pulls from UWAZI and external datasets to generate a real-time score between 0–100, updated Quartely.

The Raia Score is a standardized civic health index assigned to geographic areas (e.g., zip codes, counties, or cities) that measures how well a community is participating in democracy and how policy or social conditions impact that participation. It pulls from UWAZI and external datasets to generate a real-time score between 0–100, updated Quartely.

RAG 1.o

RAG 1.o

RAG 1.o

We’re powered by RAG 1.o, the world’s first civic language model. Trained to simplify legislation, predict impact, and uphold nonpartisan standards, RAG 1.o drives all of Raia’s research and civic forecasting capabilities.

We’re powered by RAG 1.o, the world’s first civic language model. Trained to simplify legislation, predict impact, and uphold nonpartisan standards, RAG 1.o drives all of Raia’s research and civic forecasting capabilities.