Founded in 2006 as the European Interagency Security Forum (EISF), GISF began as a peer-led space for security professionals to share knowledge and build trust. Today, GISF is an independent network supporting organisations to strengthen their internal SRM capacity, engage in collective solutions, and influence the systems that affect aid worker safety.
Our work is grounded in the belief that security is not a barrier to access, but a critical enabler of safe, sustainable, and principled operations. GISF brings NGOs together to improve how security is managed across the sector, helping organisations reach the communities they serve, even in the most challenging contexts.