About Ayeta

Ayeta, derived from the Yoruba word meaning 'a protective charm against bullets,' is a digital security toolkit designed to help digital rights defenders, journalists, and activists protect themselves from cyber threats. True to its name, it was built to be a protective shield for anyone who needs it.

In today’s digital landscape, where online surveillance, cyberattacks, and digital repression are rising, Ayeta provides the knowledge and tools needed to strengthen digital resilience and safety.

Why Ayeta

As the digital space becomes increasingly hostile—marked by censorship, phishing attacks, data breaches, and online surveillance—those defending human rights, press freedom, and access to information face growing risks. Ayeta was developed to tackle these challenges by:

Raising awareness

Providing practical solutions

Strengthening digital resilience

Our Mission

Developed by Paradigm Initiative, Ayeta is part of a full suite of tools—along with Ripoti and Londa—that work together to safeguard digital rights in Africa and beyond.

Our mission is to equip individuals and organizations with the skills needed to stay safe online, ensuring their voices remain protected in an increasingly complex digital world.

What Ayeta Offers

Interactive Learning

Engaging games and exercises to strengthen digital security awareness.

Practical Resources

Guides and toolkits tailored to real-world digital threats.

Who is Ayeta for?

An Activist seeking to protect sensitive communications

A Journalist protecting sources and reporting

A Digital Rights Defender navigating a hostile online environment

An Individual seeking digital security knowledge

History of Ayeta

The first version of the toolkit was developed under a 2020 Stanford Digital Civil Society fellowship project, with additional support from the Netherlands Human Rights Fund. ‘Gbenga Sesan, assisted by Boniface Witaba, led project coordination, curriculum development, writing, and editing, with the support of the Paradigm Initiative team.

This updated version of the Ayeta toolkit, unveiled at the 11th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24) held in Accra, Ghana, between April 23–25, provides up-to-date digital security guidance and actionable steps against potential threats.

About Paradigm Initiative

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) is a nonprofit organization shaping policy, advocating for rights, and building capacity in the digital space for an inclusive, rights-respecting world. Through digital policy advocacy, capacity building, and research, PIN helps individuals and communities navigate the digital environment safely and effectively.

For over a decade, Paradigm Initiative has advanced digital rights and literacy across Africa, working with policymakers, civil society, and grassroots organizations to bridge the digital divide. Ayeta is one of PIN’s flagship initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to protecting human rights in the digital age.

Our Partners

We are grateful to our partners for supporting our work and for providing essential resources to protect digital rights and promote digital inclusion.

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Stanford PACS: Center of Philanthropy and Civil Society

Join Us

Explore and share Ayeta today and take a step toward a safer, more secure digital future. Together, we can strengthen digital resilience and defend digital rights for all.