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Supported by the Open Society Foundations, this project explored how civil society organizations are responding to increasingly hostile and complex information environments in the region, including political polarization, information disorder, digital surveillance, and attacks on journalists and media outlets. Together, we mapped these challenges and imagined new pathways grounded in resistance, care, and collective power.
Are you a digital security trainer, a helpline responder supporting spyware cases, or someone who accompanies communities through security challenges? If you missed our recent Community Call on Psychosocial Support & Digital Safety, we’ve got you covered.
As part of our work within the spyware network, The Engine Room collaborated with Fundación Acceso to investigate the psychosocial impact of spyware attacks and develop resources to strengthen support and accompaniment.
In social justice work, we often face threats that weigh heavily on us, from online harassment to physical risks, to the emotional strain of working within systems designed to harm us. In such contexts, caring for ourselves and our communities isn’t a luxury. It’s a strategy for resilience and resistance.
In July 2025 with support from Numun Fund, The Engine Room conducted a brief research study to better understand the actors, needs and key trends in responding to technology-facilitated gender based violence (TFGBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV).
What does psychosocial support look like in the face of spyware attacks and digital security threats? It can mean adapting care to the context, listening without rushing, and building protocols that protect both dignity and data.
