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Protect Aid Workers (PAW) is a rapid-response mechanism for aid workers who have experienced security incidents, are under immediate threat of harm, or are facing legal charges due to their work as a humanitarian. The mechanism provides protection grants to…
This guide explains what a Risk Appetite Statement (RAS) is, outlines its value, and provides practical guidance on how to develop one. While the focus is on security risk, the broader aim is to support the integration of SRM into…
On Thursday 4th June 2026 15:00-16:00, GISF hosted a roundtable to provide members with an opportunity to share updates, ask questions and learn from others regarding the 17th Ebola epidemic in the DRC. The notes from this discussion are available…
Drones are reshaping the environments in which humanitarian organisations operate, not primarily because of what they can do, but because of what they change: how risk is generated, how trust is built, and how visibility and acceptance function in conflict-affected…
This guide is intended as a non-technical introduction to the NGO security ecosystem. It outlines the main actors that contribute to security risk management (SRM), providing a high-level picture of how different roles and systems interact in practice. The guide…
The intersection of physical and digital security is where real-world operations, people, and assets depend directly on digital systems, and where a problem in one domain can quickly compromise the other. This convergence is especially important for national NGOs, which…
Emergency communications work best when the systems are reliable and the messages are human. Integration means planning for both: having backup ways to communicate, and communicating in ways that help staff stay calm and feel supported during critical incidents. This…
What is the members annual survey? GISF’s greatest priority is serving the needs of our members and associates. So, every year, we conduct a short survey to help us understand how well we are meeting your needs, what we are…
Introduction La gestion des risques sécuritaires (GRS) fonctionne généralement mieux lorsque le pouvoir décisionnel est aussi proche que possible du contexte dans lequel les risques se produisent réellement. Pour les ONG nationales opérant dans des environnements dynamiques et souvent à…
Introduction Security risk management (SRM) usually works best when decision making authority sits as close as possible to the context where risks actually occur. For national NGOs operating in dynamic and often high-risk environments, clear, context-driven security decision-making structures are…