The Digital Help Desk provides timely technical assistance and guidance to Human Rights Defenders, Minority Rights Groups, youth-led NGOs, journalists, media organizations, and activists in Somaliland who are facing or are at risk of digital threats.
Contact the Digital Help Desk:
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Hotline: +252 63 640 5542
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Email: Helpline@daamiydo.org
Digital Security Resources
1. Digital First Aid Kit – A practical toolkit designed to provide immediate support for people experiencing common digital threats. It includes self-diagnostic tools and step-by-step guidance for human rights defenders, bloggers, activists, and journalists, as well as instructions for digital first responders assisting individuals under attack.
2. Digital Security & Privacy Manual – An introductory guide to the rapidly evolving world of electronic security. This manual increases awareness of digital risks and explains how to protect yourself online, covering essential topics on computers, internet safety, and threat mitigation.
3. Information Security for Journalists – A vital practical handbook for journalists, especially investigative reporters. It highlights the reality that nearly all electronic communications are recorded, stored, and potentially monitored, often without transparency or accountability. The guide explains how journalists can protect their sources, their work, and themselves in a high-surveillance environment.