OUR PROGRAMS

Securing People, Powering Change.

Our programs strengthen digital resilience, protect rights, and empower communities to thrive safely online.

CyberVault Foundation works where technology meets human rights helping activists, journalists, organizations, and communities protect themselves from digital threats.
Our programs are designed to turn awareness into action, ensuring that safety, inclusion, and justice remain at the center of Africa’s digital transformation.

Digital Security & Protection

We help civil society actors, journalists, and human-rights defenders identify, manage, and respond to digital risks. Our experts provide risk assessments, secure communication training, and incident response support to strengthen safety practices across organizations. From phishing recovery to website hardening and privacy guidance, we make digital protection practical and sustainable.

Key Activities

/Organizational and individual digital risk assessments.

/Custom trainings in data protection and secure communications.

/Emergency response to cyberattacks, account takeovers, and online threats

Policy & Advocacy

We believe safety online also depends on sound policy and strong voices. CyberVault leads and supports advocacy on digital rights, freedom of expression, and internet governance, promoting inclusive and feminist approaches to technology. Our team conducts research, campaigns, and provides legal guidance on digital compliance frameworks, data privacy, and registration laws.

Key Activities

/Policy briefs and position papers on digital rights and governance

/Feminist advocacy for inclusive and rights-based tech regulation

/Legal and compliance guidance for organizations

Tech for Social Justice

Technology can be a tool for justice when used ethically and inclusively. Through this program, we develop and promote digital tools and innovations that address societal issues like hate speech, misinformation, violent extremism, and climate change. We also explore how technology can advance environmental protection linking digital governance to sustainability and social equity.

Key Activities

/Digital campaigns countering misinformation and hate speech

/Tools for climate justice and environmental data tracking

/Tech innovation for sustainable development and civic engagement

Capacity Building & Community Engagement

We strengthen communities from the ground up through workshops, mentorship, and digital safety clinics that promote practical learning and peer support. Programs such as HerFirewall focus on women’s digital resilience and leadership, while community-centered events build long-term awareness and collective defense networks.

Key Activities

/Feminist digital safety programs for women and youth

/Hands-on community clinics and peer learning hubs

/Mentorship and follow-up support for trained defenders

Research & Resource Development

Knowledge is power and protection. We conduct field research on emerging digital threats and produce toolkits, safety guides, and security protocols that equip defenders with context-appropriate solutions. Our knowledge products are tailored to African realities and shared through blogs, newsletters, and knowledge hubs accessible to all.

Key Activities

/Field research on surveillance, internet shutdowns, and digital risks

/Development of guides, checklists, and security playbooks

/Publication of findings through open digital platforms

Digital Food Security

We recognize that food security is also a digital issue in the modern era. Through this unique program,
CyberVault integrates technology into food-justice initiatives, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, data protection for farmers, and responsible use of digital tools in
agri-systems.

Key Activities

/Digital-literacy trainings for agribusiness and rural communities

/Advocacy for ethical data use in food systems

/Tech tools that support transparency and sustainability in agriculture

Every click, every lesson, and every partnership we build moves us closer to a safer, more just digital world.