Vision
Our vision is of a world where NGOs’ work is enabled by robust and relevant security risk management practices.
We are determined to reduce the security and safety risks faced by those helping others, ensuring their lives are protected, whether they are providing assistance or defending populations, rights and ecosystems.
By fostering a culture that prioritises and invests in strong SRM at all levels of the NGO sector, GISF enables NGOs to work safely and sustainably, even in the most challenging contexts.
Values
Trust: We create safe, secure spaces for professional exchange, helping our members share openly, learn from each other and collaborate in challenging contexts.
Relevance: We take a member-driven approach, so our initiatives and resources stay practical, forward-looking and aligned with the needs of NGOs working in different contexts.
Inclusion: We believe all NGOs should be able to access good-practice security risk management resources and coordination support. We promote localisation, accessibility and inclusion across our work.
Humanitarian principles: We work in line with the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.