Call for scholarships · Regional workshop · Digital Security program

Digital security and data governance for NGOs in Latin America

For boards and executive directors. Four online modules, in Spanish, to make strategic decisions about data, digital risk and the use of artificial intelligence. Caring for data is caring for people.

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At a glance

The workshop

4two-hour online modules on Zoom

20–25scholarships; up to two people per organization

Nov 17first module (2026)

Nov 9application deadline

Selected participants will be notified on November 12, 2026. No technical background required.

Why this workshop

The decisions that protect an organization most are made by its board and leadership

NGOs safeguard testimonies, contacts, case records and information about staff, partners and donors. Losing access to an account, sharing a confidential file by mistake or responding to a spoofed payment request can expose people, disrupt operations and undermine the trust of donors and communities.

The workshop helps boards and directors set priorities, assign responsibilities, oversee teams and providers with better questions, and approve practices proportionate to their capacity. The focus is on decisions, not technical operations.

Program

Four modules for strategic decisions

Module 1 · Nov 17, 2026

Governing data as a strategic asset

What information do we hold, what value and risk does it carry for the mission, and who is accountable for it? Tool: data governance matrix.

Module 2 · Dec 3, 2026

Managing digital risk and ensuring continuity

Which risks threaten institutional continuity, which investments do we prioritize and who decides when an incident occurs? Tools: baseline controls and an incident response protocol.

Module 3 · January 2027

Controlling access and managing partnerships wisely

Who needs access to which information, for how long and with what accountability? Tool: access review and staff offboarding guide.

Module 4 · February 2027

Setting the strategy and governance of AI

Where does AI create value for our mission, what risks do we take on and what rules should govern its use? Tool: institutional AI use policy template.

Who can apply

Boards and executive directors of NGOs in Latin America

Board members and executive directors of NGOs in Latin America; up to two people per organization. Priority goes to organizations with limited access to training that work with women, young people, LGBTIQ+ people, migrants, human rights and democracy, as well as grassroots organizations and networks, with diversity of countries and topics.

Schedule: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Costa Rica, Central America and Mexico; noon to 2:00 p.m. in Bogotá, Lima, Panama and Miami; 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Buenos Aires and Santiago. Certificate for those who attend at least three modules. Facilitator: Carlos Mendonça Jr., with more than 15 years supporting organizations in technology, processes and risk reduction.

Your safety first

A call you can trust

No cost

The scholarship is free of charge

We will never ask you for payments, passwords or bank details to take part. If anyone does so in the name of this workshop, it is not Puntos de Encuentro.

Your data

We use your information only for selection

The form asks for general information about your organization. Do not include names of people you serve or details that could expose your organization.

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