The SecDev Foundation is a Canadian-based think-do tank that wants better digital futures for all.

We operate globally — with civil society networks, industry and governments — to help communities pursue digital opportunity, safety and citizenship. We work to ensure all of our partners and beneficiaries — especially women and youth — have the skills and knowledge they need to protect themselves from digital harm, and become great digital citizens. We help societies better navigate the emerging opportunities of the global digital economy, which is founded on savvy digital citizens. We help local communities build digital bridges in countries affected by conflict and war.

The SecDev Foundation is a Canadian-based NGO with current operational programming in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Eurasian region. Our work has been supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, The Embassy of the Netherlands, Freedom House, The Open Societies Foundation, the Global Peace and Security Fund (GAC), The Stability Network, Public Safety Canada, Facebook, and Google. Our past and present partnerships and projects are located in Eurasia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Europe and Canada.

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Projects and Outputs

DigiSec Lab online course helps Myanmar citizens address key digital risks

Citizens in Myanmar have an increased capacity to protect themselves online and secure their devices following a rapid intervention from...
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Call for small research proposals – Myanmar’s current issues in the “digital space”

The Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar (K4DM) program invites researchers in Myanmar and the diaspora to submit proposals for research projects on issues of importance to the many social, political and economic challenges facing Myanmar and its citizens. We are particularly interested in research making use of digital tools (online surveys, online focus groups, etc) as well as research at the intersection of digital technology and current policy affairs (see more on topics below).
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Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive Myanmar

Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive Myanmar

IDRC Initiative nurtures new generation of actors for an inclusive MyanmarNovember 23, 2022 Article from IDRC webpage (version française) Four...
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Digital social research and training in a safe cyber environment for Myanmar 

Two Canadian organizations will support emerging researchers from ethnic Myanmar communities to strengthen their capacity for research and advocacy using...
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SecDev Foundation at the K4DM Knowledge Marketplace: Bangkok 2022

SecDev Foundation is hosting two Digital Research sessions at the K4DM KNOWLEDGE MARKETPLACE – Bangkok 2022: Exchanging of ideas for...
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Cyberspace and Freedom of Expression in Post-Coup Myanmar

A team of young researchers, publishing anonymously, carried out a series of focus group discussions and key informant interviews in...
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Post-coup research on digital rights, digital activism, and freedom of expression in Myanmar

This project will contribute data and informed opinion to help shape Myanmar and enhance global understanding of how citizens are...
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