BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ghana Internet Safety Foundation - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gisfoundation.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ghana Internet Safety Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T090000 DTSTAMP:20260625T223421Z CREATED:20260625T223118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T223421Z UID:5544-1782810000-1782810000@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:Frontline Mental Health Resilience Program 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Frontline Mental Health Resilience Program 2026 is a high-impact program designed to support the mental wellbeing and resilience of professionals working on online child protection and digital safety in Ghana. \nTheme\nAI\, Online Harms & The Human Cost: Strengthening Frontline Resilience URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/frontline-mental-health-resilience-program-2026/ LOCATION:Cybersecurity Authority Ghana\, HQ\, Ghana ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gisfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/frontline-web.jpg.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T155640Z CREATED:20260618T155640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T155640Z UID:5514-1781769600-1781802000@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:NOSS TV3 TALK SHOW DESCRIPTION:A recent incident in our schools has once again brought student violence into the national spotlight. While this behaviour is not new\, its increasing frequency demands deeper reflection. \nRising hooliganism in our schools forces us to ask a hard question: are we responding to today’s challenges with yesterday’s solutions? \nStudent misconduct is often treated purely as a discipline issue\, but it is also a digital safety conversation. Today’s children are growing up in a highly connected world where smartphones and online content can influence attitudes\, behaviour\, and emotional responses. Addressing behaviour without addressing digital influence leaves part of the problem unsolved. \nA few weeks ago on TV3 Ghana’s The Afternoon Show\, Emmanuel Adinkra– CISM MCSE PMP \, President of Ghana Internet Safety Foundation\, highlighted why parenting in the digital age must go beyond punishment. When children are given internet-enabled devices\, they also need guidance\, clear boundaries\, and open conversations. \nAs conversations continue about safety and behaviour in our schools\, we must also pay attention to the digital environments shaping young minds. \nWatch the snippet and share your thoughts: what practical steps can families and schools take to promote responsible technology use? \nhashtag#DigitalSafety hashtag#DigitalParenting hashtag#GISFOnlineSafety hashtag#Tv3 URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/noss-tv3-talk-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T151320Z CREATED:20260618T151320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T151320Z UID:5503-1779782400-1779814800@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:ilearnto teachseries 8th edition 2026 Accra DESCRIPTION:Protecting children online is no longer just about digital awareness\, it is about ensuring that no child\, especially children with special needs\, is left behind in the effort to build safer digital spaces. \nChildren with special needs often face unique vulnerabilities in online environments\, yet their protection is not always fully reflected in mainstream digital safety conversations. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how people interact online\, the need for inclusive\, responsive\, and coordinated child protection systems has become more urgent than ever. \nLast week\, at the Assemblies of God Conference Hall in Ridge\, Accra\, Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) and its partners convened educators\, child protection stakeholders\, digital rights advocates\, safeguarding professionals\, and cybersecurity experts for the Safe & Included Training of Trainers (ToT)\, held as part of the hashtag#iLearn2Teach series. \nThe training created a space for deep learning and practical engagement\, covering topics such as digital citizenship in the age of AI\, AI-enabled risks affecting children online\, survivorcentred approaches to child protection\, and practical strategies for responding to Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA). Participants also engaged in panel discussions and breakout sessions focused on strengthening the roles of parents\, schools\, teachers\, and communities in building safer digital ecosystems for children. \nAcross every session\, one message remained clear: protecting children online requires more than awareness\, it requires collaboration\, action\, and sustained commitment to inclusion. \nWe are grateful to our facilitators\, partners\, and participants for their expertise\, time\, and meaningful contributions to this important dialogue. Together\, we continue to move from awareness to action in strengthening child online safety systems. \nHere are some moments captured from the training as we continue working towards a safer and more inclusive digital future for every child. \nhashtag#GISFOnlineSafety hashtag#SafeAndIncluded hashtag#ChildOnlineSafety hashtag#InternetSafety hashtag#AISafety URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/ilearnto-teachseries-8th-edition-2026-accra/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T153130Z CREATED:20260618T153130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T153130Z UID:5509-1778572800-1778605200@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:Market Activation Highlights DESCRIPTION:There’s something powerful about awareness when it meets real people in real spaces \nThe CyberMums Edition of Digital Parenting came alive in a very real and human way\, not just through presentations\, but through conversations\, questions\, and shared understanding. \nLed by Dr. Gabriel Ofori Appiah – DTh\,MTh\,DDiv and the GISF team\, the awareness went beyond explanations on a stage. The team moved through the marketplace\, engaging mothers directly\, breaking down how online exploitation happens and how families can better protect children in today’s digital world. \nTo ensure clarity for everyone\, key messages were also shared in local languages\, making it easier for every mother to understand online risks and practical steps for safer digital use at home. \nAt Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF)\, in collaboration with Digital Aid International \, Praesidio Safeguarding\, and the National Council of Parent Teacher Associations\, the focus remains simple\, no caregiver should be left out of the conversation on online safety. \nAnd in the marketplace\, one thing stood out clearly: when understanding becomes clear\, protection becomes possible \nhashtag#DigitalParenting hashtag#CyberMums hashtag#GISFOnlineSafety hashtag#OnlineSafety hashtag#CommunityImpact URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/market-activation-highlights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T000000 DTSTAMP:20260618T152014Z CREATED:20260618T152014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T152014Z UID:5496-1778544000-1778544000@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:Market Activation Asafo Market 2026 DESCRIPTION:In many homes\, children are taught how to cross the street safely long before they are taught how to navigate the internet. \nYet today\, children are growing up in a digital world where exposure often happens earlier\, and faster than many caregivers can keep up with. Globally\, estimates suggest that 1 in 3 internet users is a child\, with many exposed to harmful or inappropriate content before the age of 13. \nThrough the CyberMums Initiative Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF)\, in collaboration with Digital Aid International\, Praesidio Safeguarding\, and the National Council of Parent Teacher Associations\, brings digital safety directly into communities\, where awareness turns into action. \nIn marketplace settings\, mothers paused between daily activities to engage in conversations on online exploitation\, digital risks\, and practical ways to protect their children. Many asked questions\, sought clarity\, and left with one key understanding: online safety begins with simple\, intentional steps at home. \nDelivered in local languages and grounded in real-life experiences\, these conversations made digital safety more relatable and accessible for everyday caregivers. \nWithin the CyberMums Initiative\, the focus remains simple: no caregiver should be left out of the conversation on online safety. \n📸 Moments from our CyberMums community outreach in the marketplace. \nhashtag#CyberMums hashtag#DigitalParenting hashtag#GISFOnlineSafety hashtag#ChildProtection hashtag#CommunityImpact URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/market-activation-asafo-market-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T155254Z CREATED:20260618T155254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T155254Z UID:5512-1773648000-1773680400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:Stakeholders meeting DESCRIPTION:When it comes to keeping children safe online in Ghana\, no single institution can do it alone\, and that reality is becoming more urgent by the day. \nAs part of ongoing efforts to strengthen child online protection\, Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) joined key stakeholders across the ecosystem for important conversations including Praesidio Safeguarding Cyber Security Authority (CSA)\, Ghana Police Service (Atebubu Divisional Police Headquarters)\, WiLDAF Ghana\, and Defence for Children International Ghana. \nWhat emerged from these engagements is clear: Ghana is making strides\, but the digital risks facing children are evolving quickly. With more young people coming online every day\, exposure to threats like online exploitation continues to rise. \nData shows that children make up a significant portion of internet users globally\, yet protective systems\, from reporting channels to response frameworks\, are still playing catch-up. Locally\, this highlights the need for stronger coordination across sectors. \nEncouragingly\, there is a growing commitment among stakeholders to move beyond awareness into action\, improving collaboration\, strengthening safeguards\, and prioritizing prevention\, not just response. \nAt GISF\, we see partnerships like these as the backbone of sustainable impact. Protecting children online requires a connected system\, where policy\, enforcement\, education\, and community efforts all work together. \nBecause a safer internet for children doesn’t happen by chance\, it’s built through deliberate\, collective effort. \n#GISFOnlineSafety #ChildProtection #Partnerships URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/stakeholders-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T000000 DTSTAMP:20260618T152636Z CREATED:20260618T152636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T152636Z UID:5505-1772841600-1772841600@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:Knust Peer Counsellors (KPC) Capacity building workshop Obuasi campus2026 DESCRIPTION:Combatting the Digital Mental Health Crisis \nOn 7th March 2026\, Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) hosted a powerful workshop at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology\, Kumasi\, equipping peer counselors to tackle rising cybertrauma among students. The gathering arrived at a critical moment: the WHO estimates that 1 in 7 adolescents globally experiences a mental health disorder\, and emerging research increasingly links this burden to digital harm from cyberbullying and sextortion to AImediated manipulation and compulsive online behavior. \nThe workshop opened with grounding remarks from Christabell Jnr Sekyere\, who framed the day’s urgency around a sobering reality\, today’s university students are among the most digitally exposed\, yet among the least equipped to recognize or name what they are experiencing. \nA distinguished panel of speakers brought both clinical depth and field experience to the conversation. Dr. Samuel Tinagyei\,  Prof. Tim McGuinness from (SCARS Institute™ – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams™ Inc. – Nonprofit)\, Detective Bright Peter Kwaku Boateng\, Dr. Gabriel Ofori Appiah – DTh\,MTh\,DDiv and Gloria Gyamfua addressed the neurological and psychological dimensions of digital mental health distress. \nThis structured panel discussion placed peer counselors at the center\, inviting them to surface the real-world cybertrauma presentations they encounter from students re-experiencing digital abuse through intrusive memories\, to those exhibiting online disinhibition syndrome\, where the anonymity of screens strips normal social boundaries and escalates harmful behavior. \nThe KPC Drama Team brought the data to life\, staging a skit that dramatized how a single damaging online incident a post\, an image\, a thread can spiral into lasting reputational harm and psychological injury. This skit served as a visceral reminder that digital footprints are permanent\, while the trauma they generate is real. \nThe workshop closed with reflections on digital citizenship\, trauma-informed peer support\, and the collective architecture of a safer campus ecosystem. The message was unambiguous: cybertrauma is not a personal failing it is a public health issue\, and its prevention requires shared institutional responsibility. \nAttendees left knowing how to recognize crisis signals in a peer’s digital behavior\, how to respond without re-traumatizing\, and when to escalate to professional mental health support. \nSwipe through to see highlights from the workshop moments of learning\, collaboration\, and engagement. \nLet’s keep the conversation going: what steps is your campus taking to promote a safer digital environment? \nhashtag#GISFOnlineSafety hashtag#DigitalSafety hashtag#OnlineSafety URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/knust-peer-counsellors-kpc-capacity-building-workshop-obuasi-campus2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T160305Z CREATED:20260618T160305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T160305Z UID:5518-1770364800-1770397200@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:WORSHOP WITH CYBERSECURITY AUTHORITY (CSA) DESCRIPTION:Every Child Deserves a Safe Digital Space \nGhana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) was honoured to join the Validation Workshop on the Child Online Protection (COP) Guidelines for Industry\, organised by the Cyber Security Authority in partnership with UNICEF Ghana. \nThe workshop brought together government bodies\, industry players\, civil society\, and development partners to review and validate guidelines designed to make the online world safer for children. Participants focused on practical\, actionable strategies\, alignment with national laws\, and embedding global best practices into corporate policies and products. \nGISF is inspired by the collaborative spirit demonstrated and remains committed to supporting initiatives that empower organisations to take meaningful steps in protecting children online. Together\, we can create a safer digital environment for every child in Ghana. \nPhoto Credit: Cyber Security Authority \nLet’s protect children online URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/worshop-with-cybersecurity-authority-csa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T164238Z CREATED:20260618T164238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T164238Z UID:5534-1770105600-1770224400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:NOSS DAY 1 DESCRIPTION:What a way to wrap up Day 1 of NOSS 2026. \nThe final sessions brought us back to what matters most: how Ghana responds when harm happens online\, and how we can respond better\, faster\, and together. \nWe heard from Terence Addey Adams (Ghana Police Service – CID/Cybercrime Unit) on the realities of tackling online child sexual exploitation\, including evolving threats like AI-enabled abuse\, grooming\, sextortion\, and live-streamed exploitation. The discussion also highlighted key barriers such as encrypted platforms\, limited capacity\, low reporting rates\, and the complexity of cross-border investigations. \nWe also saw a glimpse of what locally grounded innovation can look like\, as Esmond Adjei (Dipper Lab / MindSafe Ghana) shared MindSafe\, an AI-powered prototype built from engagements with children and schools\, aimed at detecting and preventing online grooming early. \nA standout moment was Dr Isaac Tweneboah-Koduah MBA\, CMktr (UK\, GH)\, AASBC-USA’s energetic session\, “One Change I Will Champion\,” with a quote that hit home: “We teach children how to cross the road\, but we hand them smartphones without teaching them how to survive online.” \nBecause the truth is: “We cannot outsource child online protection\, it must be our personal responsibility”. \nClosing reflections were delivered by Paul Phillips (Head of Strategy & Policy\, Praesidio Safeguarding) and Emmanuel Adinkra- CISM MCSE PMP (Ghana Internet Safety Foundation)\, reinforcing a simple truth: protecting children online takes commitment\, coordination\, and action beyond the Summit. \nDay 1 complete  We go again tomorrow. \n#NOSS2026 #GISFOnlineSafety #OnlineChildSafety #PraesidioSafeguarding #SafeDigitalGhana URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/noss-day-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T163345Z CREATED:20260618T163345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T163345Z UID:5532-1770105600-1770224400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:NOSS DESCRIPTION:The morning kicked off with guests connecting over coffee & tea\, informal networking\, and inspiring cultural performances. Opening remarks by Emmanuel Adinkra– CISM MCSE PMP (Ghana Internet Safety Foundation) set the tone for the day\, reminding us that protecting children online is a shared responsibility. \nGuiding today’s sessions is the Event Oxygen Benjamin Owusu – Ansah Owusu-Ansah\, who is expertly facilitating discussions and keeping the program flowing. \nToday’s focus is on youth voices\, public accountability\, and cross-sector collaboration\, driving practical discussions and commitments under the theme “Stakeholder & Public Engagement” to confront online child exploitation in Ghana. \nStay tuned as the Summit continues with more sessions and actionable insights throughout the day or you can join in live via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/drCSxMsH \nhashtag#NOSS2026 hashtag#GISFOnlineSafety \nhashtag#OnlineChildSafety hashtag#PraesidioSafeguarding hashtag#SafeDigitalGhana URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/noss-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T162339Z CREATED:20260618T162339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T162339Z UID:5530-1770105600-1770224400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:NOSS DESCRIPTION:Every child deserves a safe space online\, yet online child exploitation remains a borderless crime that no single organisation can tackle alone. \nIn this video\, Lydia Davenport (Childlight – Global Child Safety Institute) shares her reflections from the National Online Safety Summit 2026 (3–4 February)\, emphasising the importance of collaboration\, innovative use of technology\, and shared responsibility in protecting children online. She highlights the challenges of online abuse and why coordinated\, multi-sector action is essential for real impact. \nConvened by Ghana Internet Safety Foundation in partnership with Praesidio Safeguarding and support from the Cyber Security Authority Ghana\, the Summit emphasized practical action\, evidence-based strategies\, and real partnerships that can protect children online. \nThe work does not end with the Summit. The real value lies in sustained collaboration\, shared responsibility\, and turning insight into action for safer digital spaces for children. \nYou can also catch this short video on our YouTube channel: \nhttps://lnkd.in/dJT–n2bm \nhashtag#NOSS2026 hashtag#GISFOnlineSafety hashtag#ChildOnlineProtection hashtag#OnlineSafety hashtag#DigitalSafety URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/noss-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T161956Z CREATED:20260618T161956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T161956Z UID:5528-1770105600-1770224400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:NOSS DESCRIPTION:After the welcome moments\, the Summit moved straight into the heart of today’s theme\, Why child online protection matters\, and why the time to act is now. Helen King shared insights from Ghana\, showing how early online contact can quickly turn into coercion or financial abuse\, and stressed the importance of culturally relevant prevention to stop harm before it leaves lasting trauma. \nDivine Selase Agbeti (Cyber Security Authority) spoke about Ghana’s child protection mandate\, pointing out gaps in supervision\, digital literacy\, and industry accountability\, while highlighting the national online child protection framework as a roadmap for coordinated action. COP Lydia Yaako Donkor (CID – Ghana Police Service Service) brought the law enforcement perspective\, emphasizing intelligence-led\, proactive policing to disrupt online harm before it escalates. \nThe keynote session wrapped with Julie Inman – Grant (Australian eSafety Commissioner\, virtual)\, who shared lessons from Australia on regulation\, education\, and platform accountability\, insights that can help shape Ghana’s path forward in keeping children safe online. \nStay tuned 📸 more updates and highlights from NOSS 2026 are coming! \nhashtag#NOSS2026 hashtag#GISFOnlineSafety hashtag#ChildProtection hashtag#OnlineChildSafety hashtag#TrustAndSafety hashtag#Safeguarding hashtag#SafeDigitalGhana URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/noss-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T161752Z CREATED:20260618T161752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T161752Z UID:5526-1770105600-1770224400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:NOSS DESCRIPTION:At NOSS 2026\, we celebrated the dedication of those driving real change in child online protection. \nHelen King\, together with the entire Praesidio Safeguarding team\, was recognized for grounding child protection in evidence and championing early\, culturally relevant prevention. Dr. Jamal Tonzua Seidu was celebrated for translating policy into practical safeguards and strengthening coordinated national efforts. Divine Selase Agbeti was acknowledged for advancing cybersecurity governance\, public awareness\, and cross-sector collaboration. COP Lydia Yaako Donkor was honored for leading intelligence-driven\, victim-focused responses to online child exploitation. \nThese contributions\, along with the tireless efforts of personnel across institutions\, are shaping a safer digital future for children in Ghana. Let’s all continue to do more\, together. \nStay tuned for more updates as the Summit continues \nhashtag#NOSS2026 hashtag#GISFOnlineSafety \nhashtag#OnlineChildSafety hashtag#PraesidioSafeguarding hashtag#SafeDigitalGhana URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/noss-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T161506Z CREATED:20260618T161506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T161506Z UID:5524-1770105600-1770224400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:NOSS DESCRIPTION:NOSS 2026 concluded yesterday after two intensive days of dialogue\, learning\, and cross-sector collaboration focused on protecting children in digital spaces in Ghana. The Summit brought together government\, law enforcement\, civil society\, industry\, and international partners around a shared goal: moving from awareness to action on online child protection. \nKey discussions highlighted how online contact often escalates into coercion and financial abuse\, the growing risks posed by grooming\, sextortion\, and AI-enabled exploitation\, and the urgent need for early prevention\, effective reporting mechanisms\, and intelligence-led responses. Speakers also emphasized the importance of platform accountability\, national coordination\, and community-based approaches grounded in Ghana’s realities. \nAbove all\, NOSS 2026 reinforced a clear message: child online protection cannot be outsourced or postponed. It requires sustained leadership\, practical collaboration\, and personal responsibility from every stakeholder. \nAs we move forward\, the task before us is to close the gaps between policy and practice\, awareness and action\, institutions and communities\, and build a united front to protect every child online. \nhashtag#NOSS2026 hashtag#GISFOnlineSafety \nhashtag#PraesidioSafeguarding \nhashtag#ChildOnlineProtection hashtag#OnlineSafety URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/noss-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T161213Z CREATED:20260618T161213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T161213Z UID:5522-1770105600-1770224400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:NOSS DESCRIPTION:“It takes a village to protect a child\, and in the digital age\, that village spans government\, law enforcement\, civil society\, industry\, and communities.” \nAt NOSS 2026\, this village came together in full force. Emmanuel Adinkra- CISM MCSE PMP (Ghana Internet Safety Foundation) opened with a call for accountability\, while Paul Phillips. reflected on actionable outcomes from day one. Helen King and the Praesidio Safeguarding team grounded discussions in Ghanaian realities\, highlighting how online contact can escalate into coercion and financial abuse\, and the need for early\, culturally relevant prevention.Benjamin Owusu – Ansah (Event Oxygen) skillfully moderated the sessions\, ensuring that dialogue flowed and key insights were captured. \nKey insights were shared by Divine Selase Agbeti (Cyber Security Authority) on national child protection frameworks\, Dr. Jamal Tonzua Seidu (CSA)\, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor\, and Her Ladyship Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe on law enforcement and judicial perspectives\, while Julie Inman – Grant (eSafety Commissioner) offered lessons from international best practices. Panels and fireside chats featured Kwasi Mensah Nyarko Esq\, Doreen Raheena Sulleyman\, Gwendoline Abbey\, Eben Asare-Boafo\, Dushica Naumovska\, Maud Ashong Elliot\, Irene Sam\,Lydia Davenport\, Jael Amponsah Bempah Isaac Tweneboah-Koduah Abigail Adu-Daako\, Zoé Colpaert\, Federica Dadone\, Joy Anima Deborah\, Terence Addey Adams\, Felicity Feleke\, Athena Morgan\, Dan Mills\,Haley Raymond TikTok Youth Council African Members\, Chloe Setter\, Victoria Oloni FIP\, and Juliet Ohahuru – Obiora\, covering investigation\, prevention\, policy\, youth engagement\, and global collaboration. \nTogether\, these leaders\, practitioners\, and youth advocates showed that protecting children online requires shared responsibility\, practical collaboration\, and sustained action. Let’s carry these insights forward and continue to close the gaps for a safer digital future. \n#NOSS2026 #GISFOnlineSafety #PraesidioSafeguarding #ChildOnlineProtection #SafeDigitalGhana URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/noss/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T160008Z CREATED:20260618T160008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T160008Z UID:5516-1770105600-1770138000@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:NOSS DAY 1 INTERVIEW SNNIPET DESCRIPTION:Protecting children online begins with personal responsibility. \nEvery child deserves to navigate the digital world safely and that responsibility extends beyond parents to educators\, community leaders\, and changemakers. \nIn this snippet from the National Online Safety Summit 2026 (3–4 February)\, Dr Isaac Tweneboah–Koduah MBA\, CMktr (UK\, GH)\, AASBC–USA\, Lecturer at Garden City University and CEO of HiPAG Services\, shares his commitment to championing online safety in every community he engages with. He also offers practical guidance to educators\, religious leaders\, and community advocates on how to teach others about online risks\, benefits\, and protection strategies. \nHis insights remind us that safeguarding children online requires collective action\, awareness\, and intentional education it’s a responsibility we all share. \nWatch the full video on YouTube to learn how you can make a difference in your community and join GISF in building safer digital spaces for children. \nYouTube 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dtX8SNEv \nhashtag#NOSS2026 hashtag#GISFOnlineSafety hashtag#ChildOnlineProtection hashtag#OnlineSafety URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/noss-day-1-interview-snnipet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T160523Z CREATED:20260618T160523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T160523Z UID:5520-1770019200-1770051600@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:COURTESY CALL TO CSA GISF&PRAESIDIO DESCRIPTION:Last Monday\, ahead of the National Online Safety Summit 2026\, Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) in partnership with Praesidio Safeguarding paid a courtesy call on the Cyber Security Authority (CSA)\, Ghana’s national authority responsible for cybersecurity and child online protection\, and provided modest logistical support to complement ongoing Child Online Protection (COP) activities. \nThe engagement was an opportunity to reaffirm respect for the CSA’s leadership and mandate\, while expressing GISF’s commitment to supporting national efforts through collaboration\, advocacy\, and practical assistance where appropriate. Effective child online protection depends on strong institutions backed by cooperative partners. \nGISF remains committed to working alongside state authorities\, civil society\, and industry to help strengthen prevention\, reporting\, and response systems that protect children in Ghana’s digital spaces. \nClosing the gaps in child online protection starts with collaboration that turns shared responsibility into real action. \nhashtag#GISFOnlineSafety hashtag#ChildOnlineProtection hashtag#OnlineSafety hashtag#SafeDigitalGhana URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/courtesy-call-to-csa-gisfpraesidio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241226T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T170000 DTSTAMP:20241226T185117Z CREATED:20241226T184841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T185117Z UID:4444-1735200000-1746032400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:Trust & Safety Africa Academy - Call For Applications DESCRIPTION:Trust & Safety Africa Academy \nAre you a student or recent graduate passionate about creating a safer online space and promoting digital rights in Africa? \nApply now for the Trust & Safety Africa Academy\, a FREE program that will equip you with the skills to address online challenges and advance trust and safety across the continent \nClick the link to apply: https://bit.ly/3ZRZDLT \nDon’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a difference online! #TrustAndSafety #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety #ChildOnlineProtection #TSPA #T&SHackathon \n![pdf_embed url=”https://gisfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fellowship1.pdf”] URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/trust-safety-africa-academy-call-for-applications/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gisfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/WebBanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240602 DTSTAMP:20240420T101758Z CREATED:20240420T095443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T101758Z UID:3419-1713484800-1717286399@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:Trust and Safety Hackathon 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Ghana Internet Safety Foundation Academy (GISF Academy) has partnered with Cybersecurity Authority\, the Trust & Safety Hackathon\, USA\, Arm(E3)NGAGE\, The Embedded Learning Challenge\, and other affiliate partners to organise a hybrid Trust and Safety Hackathon. \nThis event\, centered around the central theme of ‘Securing the Digital Frontier\,’ aims to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions to address Ghana’s growing concerns about Cyberbullying and Sextortion.  \nThe hackathon is scheduled to be a virtual and in-person event that will take place at Academic City University College. The application deadline is May 6\, 2024. The selected winners for the next round will be announced on May 13\, 2024. Workshops will follow from May 20-24\, 2024. The hackathon will take place on Saturday\, June 1\, 2024. \nParticipants are required to submit a novel approach to detect\, mitigate\, or educate users about cyber bullying or sextortion. The solution should be scalable\, user-friendly\, and have the potential for real-world implementation in the Ghanaian and African context. Participants are also expected to prepare to prototype\, pitch their ideas\, and demonstrate the feasibility of their solutions. \nThe hackathon is designed to foster collaboration and diversity. We encourage participants to form teams of two to four members with diverse skills\, including coding\, design\, or subject matter expertise in online safety. Together\, teams will brainstorm ideas\, design a solution\, and develop a prototype or presentation for the hackathon judges. \nQuote – \n“We are excited to launch Ghana’s first-ever Online Trust and Safety Hackathon\, a pioneering initiative to create a safe and secure online environment for Africa “said the President of GISF Academy\, Emmanuel Adinkra. “We encourage all interested participants (students) to register and participate in this exciting event\, which will help enable and shape the future of cybersecurity in Ghana and beyond.” \nFor more information about the hackathon event\, please visit gisfoundation.com or the LinkedIn page\, or email hackathon@gisfoundation.com. \nAbout the The Ghana Internet Safety Foundation Academy (GISF Academy) \nThe GISF Academy offers a variety of workshops\, courses\, and resources aimed at improving online safety and digital literacy for all ages. Our goal is to build a community well-equipped to handle the challenges of the digital world. \nDownload Event Flyer URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/trust-and-safety-hackathon-2024/ LOCATION:Academic City University\, Property # 279-302\, Agbogba\, Accra\, Ghana ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gisfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TSlogo6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ghana Internet Safety Foundation":MAILTO:hackathon@gisfoundation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231112T170000 DTSTAMP:20231111T163800Z CREATED:20230308T121619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T163800Z UID:1268-1699516800-1699808400@gisfoundation.com SUMMARY:CyberSafety Ambassadors School Campaign DESCRIPTION:Join our annual cybersafety ambassadors School Campaign as we reach out to over 5\,000 school children \, impacting them with knowledge and skills to become online safety ambassadors. This program is under the auspicies of the Ministry of Education\, Ghana. URL:https://gisfoundation.com/event/tft/ LOCATION:Central Region\, Ghana END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR