In 2006, a group of security managers formed the European Interagency Security Forum (EISF), establishing a peer-led space for trust-building and practical learning. As the sector professionalised, EISF helped shape the policies and tools that now underpin aid delivery in high-risk contexts. By 2019, EISF became the Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF), and in 2023, GISF became an independent legal entity.
Today, GISF is a global, member-led network of around 140 organisations dedicated to supporting SRM practices that enable NGOs to more safely and securely reach the communities they serve.
This strategy sets out GISF’s 2025–2030 ambitions, based on extensive consultation with members, partners, and leadership. It responds to a rapidly changing world where security is more critical than ever, and reaffirms our belief in the interdependence of security: that strong, coordinated SRM practices across all actors enable safe, sustained access to those in need.