The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) has been on a long journey since its founding in 2006. What began as an informal gathering of security focal points has grown to a robust community of over 130 members, with permanent offices in both London and Washington D.C. And now, GISF is pleased to announce a new milestone.
In February 2024, GISF became an independent organisation for the first time. Having previously been hosted by charities such as Christian Aid and Mines Advisory Group, GISF transitioned to become an independent community interest company (CIC). This offers significant benefits to GISF and our members and associates. It enables us to set our own agenda and policies, without the risks of being tied to a host organisation’s frameworks. And it gives members and associates a greater say in the future of GISF.
To learn more, please see the Articles of Association for GISF CIC.
As GISF CIC is a new company, all members and associates need to reapply. For organisations with a pre-existing relationship with GISF, we have made this process as simple as possible. For associates, all that is required is for you to complete one form.
Form 1A is the application form. This requires basic information about your organisation, as well as your signature.
Once you have completed this form, you should return it to ‘The Membership Team’ either via email at members@gisf.ngo or by post at GISF CIC, Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7JB, United Kingdom.
We hope you are excited about this new phase in GISF’s journey of growth and development. We have many exciting plans for the future of the organisation, and look forward to your continued support in helping us to reach our ambition to keep aid workers safe – everywhere.
If you have any questions about GISF’s new status as a CIC, or if you need support completing the form, please reach out to the Membership team via members@gisf.ngo.