The Online Safety Foundation Uganda

Founded in 2023, The Online Safety Foundation Uganda is a non-governmental organisation based in Nakasajja, Uganda working on children & youth, education, mental health.

The Online Safety Foundation Uganda (OSFU) is a non-profit organisation based in Nakasajja, Gayaza, Mukono District, Uganda. Founded in 2023 and registered with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, it works to protect children and young people from online risks such as grooming, sextortion, social media harms and screen-time addiction. Its work centres on digital literacy, safety education for children, parents, caregivers, educators and youth, research on online safety, monitoring of online risks, support for victims, and advocacy for policies and technological tools that improve online safety. It runs programmes including the SafeNet Clinics and a Schools Online Safety Project, and states that its services are offered regardless of ability to pay, with tailored programmes for marginalised communities.