BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ghana Internet Safety Foundation - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ghana Internet Safety Foundation 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: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