Digital safety
“I thought it was just online… until it changed how I saw myself.”
A young woman from Juba shares how constant online harassment shaped her confidence—and what changed when she found a supportive community willing to listen.
Savvy GoRilla Foundation
Building safer, healthier, more digital futures in Africa.
We support community-led initiatives in gender equality, health awareness, youth empowerment, and digital literacy—starting in South Sudan and reaching across the continent. Stories, skills, and technology working together for social impact.
Gender equality.Youth voices.Digital literacy.Pan-African impact.
Focus pillars
Gender Equality & Safety
Campaigns and conversations that challenge harmful norms and promote safer spaces for women and girls, online and offline.
Health & Wellbeing
Community awareness on mental health, reproductive health, and everyday wellbeing so people can make informed choices.
Youth Empowerment
Platforms for young Africans to learn, lead, and create—from storytelling labs to leadership and life-skills sessions.
Digital Literacy & Innovation
Practical digital skills and safe internet use, turning phones and laptops into tools for creation, not just consumption.
Grounded in South Sudan. Rooted in Africa's liberation story.
Initiatives at the heart of our work.
From storytelling campaigns to youth spaces and digital skills trainings, each initiative responds to real needs raised by the communities we work with.
Campaign
16 Voices, One Matriline
A storytelling series unpacking digital violence, resilience, and solidarity across generations of African women.
Coming soon: impact notes & stories from the field.
Programme
Young Minds, Safe Spaces
Youth circles that hold space for honest talks on mental health, GBV, identity, and navigating social media.
Coming soon: impact notes & stories from the field.
Training
Digital Basics for Community Leaders
Hands-on sessions introducing email, online safety, and collaboration tools to grassroots leaders and organisers.
Coming soon: impact notes & stories from the field.
Early impact & growing reach.
These numbers are placeholders you can keep updating as the foundation grows—capturing youth reached, dialogues held, and partnerships formed.
- Youth reached (and counting)
- 150+
- Community dialogues held
- 10+
- Core focus areas
- 4
- Partner organisations engaged
- X
Stories & voices.
We believe change starts when people feel safe enough to speak. Our campaigns and podcasts amplify lived experiences while protecting dignity and privacy.
Youth & mental health
“We were told to be strong. No one taught us how to be honest.”
A youth circle reflection on masculinity, emotions, and what it means for young men to stand as allies against GBV in their communities.
Ready to support community-led change?
Partner with us, sponsor a campaign, or share your skills. From storytelling to digital training, there's always room at the table.