The Baabotin Initiative | Internet Governance & Cyber Safety in Africa - Empowering Africa’s Digital Future. Empowering Digital Rights for Everyone.

Championing Internet Governance, Digital Rights, and Cyber Safety for All

Join The Baabotin Initiative in driving Internet Governance and cybersecurity awareness across Africa. Together, let’s build a safer, more responsible online world.

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About The Baabotin Initiative

We envision a world where the Internet is accessible, safe, and secure for all users, and we work toward this by strengthening Internet governance, digital rights, cybersecurity, and data protection, while empowering communities through education and advocacy. Discover our journey and join us in making a meaningful difference toward a safer online space for everyone.

Our Journey So Far

Looking Back

Reflecting on past experiences allows us to recognize growth, celebrate achievements, and gain wisdom to guide future actions with clarity and purpose.

Present

Now is our time to act, to apply lessons, embrace opportunities, and shape the future with purposeful action.

Moving Forward

With purpose, The Baabotin Initiative pursues its vision by promoting Internet Governance, cyber hygiene, and youth empowerment for a safer digital future.

Take Action for Internet Governance, Digital Rights, and Cyber Safety

Support our initiatives and help us build a safer, secured, and accessible Internet for all.

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Testimonials

Desmond Magnabi

Learning about ICANN, DNS, Registrants, Registries, EGIGFA, GhanaSIG, and NextGen@ICANN was an eye-opening experience. I discovered how the internet’s infrastructure and governance work and the vital role of stakeholders in policy-making. The knowledge inspired me to engage more in Internet Governance discussions and explore youth opportunities to contribute to Africa’s digital growth and inclusion.

Hawa Alhassan

Before attending The Baabotin Initiative's IG Roadshow 2025, I had little understanding of what Internet Governance truly meant or how it affected my daily digital life. Through the sessions, I gained valuable insights into how policies, rights, and responsibilities shape the way we use the internet. The facilitators broke down complex topics like cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital rights into simple, relatable lessons that inspired me to take online safety seriously."

Evans Dery

Thanks to The Baabotin Initiative, I’ve become more confident in speaking about issues like cyberbullying, sextortion, misinformation, and data protection. This program has truly opened my eyes to the power of Internet governance and digital knowledge. I’m deeply grateful to The Baabotin Initiative for empowering us to be informed, responsible, and proactive digital citizens.