Digital Defense BluePrint Initiative

Innovative Youth for Digital Equality

A youth-led digital rights initiative advancing freedom of expression, digital safety, and human-centered technology governance through research, creative storytelling, and policy advocacy in Southern Africa.

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About Us

We are a collective of youth in action, developing youth-led solutions for protecting human rights online. The Digital Defense BluePrint Initiative bridges participatory research, creative expression, and advocacy to ensure that digital futures are shaped by those most affected by technology.

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Our Team

	“Powered by Youth, Driven by Change”

 The young voices, creatives, and bold thinkers turning ideas into action from research to storytelling, from data to advocacy.”

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“ I center people, always.”

Ilana Gasa

“I speak with intention.”

Cecil P. Nyawasha

“Your privacy is your power.”

Pamela V Moyo

Our Work

Explore how we channel our work into multimedia advocacy, community engagement, and policy initiatives that defend digital rights.

Research Advocacy

Innovative participatory research which investigates how digital surveillance, online harassment, and data exploitation impact youth and women's freedom of expression, psychosocial wellbeing, and employability. Supported by Policy Lab Africa

Creative Advocacy

Digital Art Series, Podcast & Spoken Word

A visual storytelling project translating lived experiences of online harm, resistance, and resilience into creative storytelling.

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Online Privacy Advocacy

Raising awareness and promoting strategies for protecting personal data in digital spaces.

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Cyber Security Training

Equipping young individuals with knowledge to navigate and secure online environments effectively.

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Our Digital Resilience Toolkit

If the Internet Buried Me Today… invites you to reflect on your digital footprint through a playful, thought-provoking mock eulogy. Explore how your online presence tells your story, uncover hidden habits, and build resilience in a world where your digital self lives on.

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“I usually comment on everything: news, memes, strangers’ pets… drama. The toolkit made me realize my digital footprint is basically a noisy diary.” Lol😂

- Anonymous -

I never post. I just stalk. But apparently lurking counts as leaving footprints… who knew my silent scrolling told a whole story?👀🙆🏽

-Anonymous-

I used to post everything: breakfast, thoughts, feelings, you name it. Writing my own eulogy? Brutal. I think even my digital ghost judged me. “Time to swallow a privacy tablet”💊

- Anonymous-

I delete, edit, and then post… then delete again. Writing my own eulogy made me realize I overthink my digital afterlife more than my real one. Time to swallow a self-love tablet 💊 ❤️

-Anonymous-

I always thought of chasing trends as an engagement hack but my eulogy called me ‘Always one trend away from relevance, rarely one thought away from originality.’ I got Prescribed an originality capsule💊

-Anonymous-

The accuracy !! Almost everyone on LinkedIn is thrilled to announce something.’ I just realized digital burnout applies to LinkedIn too and I’ve been clapping through exhaustion.” Recommended digital Pill: Comparison-Free Capsule 💊

“mute the noise, define success on your own timeline“

I’m realizing my digital legacy speaks before I do. One post from 2015 may have shaped how employable I look today.” Recommended Pill: Digital Reputation Awareness Pill 💊

- Anonymous-

Ooh wow… I’ve never Googled myself before. Never even thought about it. Turns out, I really needed to. The internet already formed opinions without consulting me.” Recommended Pill: Digital Detox Pill 💊

-Anonymous-

Everywhere, yet nowhere in particular.” Digital Pill: Focus Tablet 💊 – pick spaces that matter and invest your energy there.

-The Platform Hopper-

Produced endlessly, rested rarely.” Digital Pill: Balance Pill 💊 – create sustainably; rest fuels creativity.

-The Content Factory-

“Fed on headlines, starved for truth.” Digital Pill: Critical Thinking Pill 💊 – read deeper, share smarter.

-The Clickbait Collector-

“Quick to anger, quicker to post.” Digital Pill: Calm & Pause Capsule 💊 – wait before posting; avoid digital regrets.

-The Toxic Reactor-

“Consumed the pain of others until it became their own.” Digital Pill: Empathy Filter Pill 💊 – engage mindfully; protect your emotional wellbeing.

-The Sensitive Voyeur-

Past Events

POTRAZ Innovation Expo

Proudly exhibited at the POTRAZ 2025 Innovation Expo, showcasing our interactive toolkit and roadmap to promote digital resilience, online safety, and youth empowerment.

Forum on Internet Freedom Africa (FIFAfrica25)

Featured at FIFAfrica25 in Windhoek, showcasing our toolkit and strategic roadmap and Free2Express creative intervention to advance digital resilience, media freedom and safe online spaces across Africa.”

Upcoming Events

Journathon

A journalism hackathon for young women journalist to rebuild trust in media through fact-checking, investigative reporting, and innovative storytelling.

Unmuted Indaba: Festival Edition

A youth- and women-led festival promoting the "Unite to End Digital Violence" campaign for all women and girls. Featuring an art exhibit, spoken word, and dialogue, it amplifies voices, confronts online harm, and reclaims freedom of expression across Southern Africa

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Cyber Safety Workshops for Youth

Interactive sessions focused on safe and responsible online behavior for young people.

Empower Future Innovators

Join us in advancing digital rights and freedom of expression. Support youth-driven initiatives in technology governance and digital safety across Southern Africa.

Get Involved

Digital Defense BluePrint Initiative empowers Zimbabwe's youth in to safeguard their digital rights. Our innovative programs, led by passionate young leaders, foster awareness and advocacy for a secure online environment. Join us in shaping a future where digital freedom and privacy are prioritized and protected for all citizens.

Rights Unveiled

Essential Digital Rights Information

What essential digital rights should you know? Discover key information to navigate and protect your online presence effectively.

What services does Digital Defense BluePrint Initiative offer?

We provide digital rights education, advocacy training, and support for youth to engage in digital policy discussions.

How can I participate in your programs?

You can join our workshops and webinars by signing up through our website or contacting us directly.

Who can benefit from your digital rights workshops?

Our workshops are designed for young people interested in learning about digital rights and how to advocate for them.

Where is Digital Defense BluePrint Initiative located?

We are based in Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe, and serve the local and broader community with our digital rights programs.