International NGO Safety & Security Association (INSSA)

The International NGO Safety & Security Association (INSSA) is a global non-profit membership association focused on NGO Security Risk Management (SRM).

Established in 2008 and incorporated in 2010, INSSA has over 5,000 members from NGOs and related sectors worldwide. Its mission is to enhance the safety of humanitarian programs by providing training, certification, and fostering collaboration among SRM professionals. INSSA operates through four main programming avenues: advocacy, collaboration, education and professional development, and standardization. It represents members to policymakers, encourages resource sharing, develops training curricula, and promotes globally recognized safety standards. Key offerings include certification programs, the INSSA Security Risk Management Competency Framework, an online career portal, and a database of methodologies for security professionals. INSSA serves a specialized audience, including NGO security managers, humanitarian relief workers, and various stakeholders in the field of NGO security.