Drawing on hands-on experience from Girl Effect's (https://www.girleffect.org/) chatbot work, this session explores how to design AI tools that are useful, safe, and grounded in the realities of the communities we serve. Participants will: Learn how to design an ethical chatbot — from early decisions to real-world deployment Gain practical tips and recommendations (what worked, what didn't, what surprised us) Understand common risks and unexpected challenges — and how to navigate them Identify key design choices related to safeguarding, bias mitigation, and user-centered design in AI tools Try out an ethical chatbot yourself through a hands-on demo and interactive exploration