What is Ttaala? 

Ttaala is DefendDefenders’ comprehensive skills-building project for human rights defenders (HRDs) and human rights organisations. Ttaala illuminates HRDs of digital tools and strategies they can use to enhance their work. Ttaala participants learn how to survive and thrive defending human rights in the digital age while creating impact-driven projects. 

Organisations taking part in the Ttaala will access in-person workshops, on-site technical assistance, continuous virtual support, and access to a network of creative mentors. The goal of Ttaala is to build a collaborative community of HRDs working together on innovative digital projects. 

Our Curriculum

Data Literacy

Teaching essential data literacy, and data collection methods including form design and storage tools so HRDs can analyze their data.

Digital Safety

Planning for and implementing digital safety within projects and daily routines of HRDs to secure their sensitive work.

Online Advocacy

Planning online campaigns around advocacy goals, using social media and visual media tools to advocate effectively.

Our Success Stories

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Call for Expression of Interest – human rights defenders mentorship program

After 20 years of DefendDefenders, this is a moment not only for reflection but for action. As we honour two decades of resilience, solidarity, and advocacy, we look ahead with purpose: What can human rights defenders across generations learn from one another? To celebrate our 20th anniversary, DefendDefenders and AfricanDefenders are proud to launch The Roots of Resistance, a Mentorship Program for Young African Human Rights Defenders. This special initiative is designed to empower and connect emerging human rights defenders (HRDs) aged 18–30 through intergenerational mentorship, skills-building, and movement solidarity.