Safe Sister Mariatu Tamba, with sponsorship from Internews US, has held a one-day digital safety training for 20 university ladies in Moeba/Mambaridge community. The training was held at the Reign on Fire Ministries International Church Hall, Kissy on Friday 2nd September 2022.The main purpose of the training was to engage participants who have access to mobile phones, computers and other digital devices develop an awareness in digital rights and safety.
With intense training from Mariatu Tamba the facilitator and Binty Mansaray the co-facilitator, the 20 participants were trained in using password manager, create strong passwords, back up documents and practice secure online communication.
The training was very interactive and educative and participants promised to practice all that was learnt.
One of the participants, Fatima Goba said what was taught at the training was new to her. Fatima a student of the Institute of Public Administration (IPAM) is famous on social media but the training has added more to her knowledge.
“What I have learnt today has changed my perception and gives me more security. I will do the same for other girls.”
Mariatu Tamba expressed thanks to their mentor, Internews Project Officer, Martha Kargbo, and Moderator Mr Donald Theo-Harding for supporting the training. She also thanked Safe Sisters Digital Fellowships and Internews US for capacitating them to train others.
