GISF CIC

Who we are

GISF is a dynamic member organisation comprising over 150 International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) worldwide. Our vision is clear: to enhance security practices within the NGO community, empowering organisations to effectively and securely serve communities in need.

Established in 2006, GISF operates from strategic hubs in London and Washington, D.C, expanding soon to Kenya. We facilitate a spectrum of events aimed at fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration, and nurturing networks within the safety and security sphere of humanitarian, human rights, environmental, and related sectors.

Moreover, we are dedicated to producing insightful research and crafting best-practice technical guides. Our engagements with decision-makers, workshop delivery, and operational support for safety and security coordination further underscore our dedication to advancing the field.

Join us in our endeavor to create a safer world for NGOs and the populations they serve.

For more information, visit: www.gisf.ngo

Our culture and values

Trust: Recognising that trust is crucial in challenging contexts, GISF is committed to creating safe and secure environments for positive professional interactions, fostering trust among our  members to encourage sharing and collaboration.

Relevance: Understanding that NGO security risk management is a highly specialised field, GISF adopts a member-driven approach in its work, ensuring that its initiatives and resources are relevant, forward-looking and aligned with the needs of all its members.

Inclusion: Believing that all NGOs, regardless of their location, specialisation or resources, should have access to best practice SRM resources and support for effective coordination, GISF is committed to advancing the localisation agenda and promoting accessibility and inclusion in the field of security risk management.

Humanitarian Principles: GISF operates according to the fundamentals of the humanitarian principles – humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.