Community security

Our work

Too often, security services and ‘solutions’ are disconnected from the needs of the people they are meant to help. Saferworld works with communities to ensure that people take the lead in developing their own security solutions together with relevant authorities. We connect communities, local leaders (for example, religious leaders, clan leaders and elders), the media, informal security providers, police, authorities and government officials to find joint solutions. Often with opposing views, these groups work through conflict, overcome divisions, and build better relations between communities and authorities.