About Online Safety Community of Practice.

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We committed to bridging the knowledge gap in policy, data, and services in relation to online harms prevention and response in Africa. Our mission is to foster a supportive network that advances good practices, innovative solutions, and effective policies to create a safer online environment for everyone.

Our Purpose

The Online Safety Community of Practice aims to:

  • Bridge Knowledge Gaps: Address the deficiencies in policy, data, and services to enhance online harms prevention and response.
  • Advance Best Practices: Share and promote effective strategies and techniques in online safety and digital trust.
  • Foster Collaboration: Encourage collaboration among experts to innovate and solve pressing digital safety challenges.
  • Support Professional Development: Provide opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement through workshops, events, and networking activities.

Membership

The Community is open to African mid to senior level professionals and practitioners from government agencies, industry stakeholders, civil society organisations, and academic institutions who are actively engaged in trust and safety initiatives in the digital space.

Why Join Us

  • Connect with Experts: Engage with a diverse group of professionals from various sectors, including technology, law enforcement, policy-making, and academia. Exchange ideas, experiences, and strategies to tackle the most pressing challenges in online safety.
  • Access Exclusive Resources: Gain access to a wealth of resources, including whitepapers, research reports, webinars, and case studies. Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the field of online trust and safety.
  • Professional Development: Enhance your skills and knowledge through our specialized training programs, workshops, webinars, round-tables and other events. Stay ahead in your career by learning from leading experts and participating in our continuous learning opportunities
  • Collaborative Projects: Participate in collaborative projects and initiatives that aim to develop new standards, frameworks, and solutions for online safety. Contribute to impactful work that makes a real difference in the digital world.

How to Join

Becoming a member of the Online Safety Community of Practice is simple and rewarding. Here’s how you can join:

  • Application: Fill out our online application form with your professional details and areas of expertise.
  • Approval: Our team will review your application and notify you of your membership status within a week.
  • Welcome Package: Once approved, you’ll receive a welcome package with all the information you need to get started, including access to our online portal and community guidelines

Criteria for participation

  • Prospective members should demonstrate a genuine interest in advancing the field of trust and safety, a willingness to contribute to the community, and a commitment to upholding ethical standards and best practices.
  • Organisations are also welcome to join the Community, however, members do not have to join as acting on behalf of their organisations. They can join as individual capacity, but it is a requirement to demonstrate relevant organisational affiliation.
  • Individuals actively engaged in trust and safety roles broadly, addressing one or more key online safety concerns (e.g content moderation, online child sexual abuse and exploitation, misinformation etc); or working with a specific target vulnerable populations such as women or children. This includes but may not be limited to professionals working in technology companies, cybersecurity firms, regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, civil society, and academia. Their organisations may have a local, regional or international geographic focus.

Apply Now

Interested individuals can apply for membership by completing an online application form here

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