Applications are sought for Monthly Digital Safety School: Building Strong Civil Society and Journalists

While increasing online attacks become increasingly advanced and pervasive on the timeline, a new initiative is stepping into the forefront to empower individuals leading the charge of information dissemination. The Digital Safety School just opened up registration for its bi-monthly two-day workshop (Form- https://airtable.com/appsqPdNwJBBQKVlK/pagSzTcO9UGbfsQdJ/form), which will ready civil society actors and journalists with what they need in terms of cyber resilience and digital security.

Being an experience-based training program, training will encompass the entire range of the subject matter including online privacy, safe communication, cyber attack resistance, data security, and digital rights awareness. The training is most directly applicable to the existing arena of information dominated by disinformation, cyber attacks, surveillance issues, and declining online privacy.

"E-Democracy spaces are no longer an option -- they are at the heart of how we campaign, communicate, and organize. Civil society activists and journalists are most exposed and need to be provided with basic skills so that they can be secure and that their sources will be secure," an organizing team member stated.

The school welcomes applications from the citizens of India who are keen on providing protection to freedom of expression, fighting digital abuse, and remaining safe in online spaces. Be an NGO campaigner, freelance journalist, or grassroots activist; this programme attempts to bridge the digital divide by offering affordable and practical training that is attuned to local environments.

Key Features:

Training Duration: Two days (conducted on a monthly basis)

Target Group: Individuals from civil society, human rights defenders, and journalists

Selection: Rolling — it is recommended to check early application

Mode: In-person or via internet (depending on location and batch)

Shortlisted candidates need to complete a brief application form with information about their work experience, why they want to come, and what they expect to benefit from the programme. Shortlisted applicants will be notified further, for example, training dates and reference material.

This project responds to growing demands for digital literacy and safety in democratic nations, especially those who work with sensitive information and vulnerable individuals. The Digital Safety School is more than a series of lessons — it's the entry point into a safer, a more secure online society.