Over 10 million NGOs help 1 billion people worldwide

NGOs bring hope and support where it’s needed most. They fight hunger, protect human rights, tackle climate change, and much more—making the world a better, safer place.


But now, they’re under attack. In our digital age, cyber threats and fake news are hitting NGOs hard. They don’t have the tools or funds to defend themselves. The mission to help others is in danger, and the time to act is now.

But they are under attack

Answering the call of history

125 years ago, during the 2nd Industrial Revolution, world leaders gathered in The Hague to seek global solutions for a peaceful future. Today, in the 4th Industrial Revolution, they’ve come together again—this time, to protect the world’s most vulnerable. The BEYOND125 Action Plan is the result of this urgent collaboration. It builds on global frameworks like the Accra Call for Cyber Resilient Development, the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace, and the UN Pact for the Future with its Global Digital Compact.

Private and corporate philanthropies, including Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Ford Foundation, Microsoft Philanthropies, Okta4Good, the Hewlett Foundation, and the Cyber Secure The Hague program, have led the way with structural funding for cybersecurity. Yet, NGOs’ demand for cybersecurity and AI expertise still far exceeds the resources available. In this critical moment, leaders from NGOs, donors, impact investors, civil servants, researchers, diplomats, and international organizations have united to turn commitment into action.

Cybersecurity and AI in the Age of Cyberattacks and Disinformation

Leaders of NGOs are now calling publicly for their digital safety to be a priority. When organizations like WaterAid, Doctors without Borders, Transparency International, Wikimedia Foundation, Save the Children, or Reporters without Borders raise the alarm, the world must listen. High-risk communities need the world’s cybersecurity support to perform their crucial role for our global society.

We need leadership, coordination among  supporters, proper access to cutting edge technologies and scalable funding.

The Common Good Cyber initiative, launched in February 2024, is a crucial step toward creating the lasting change we need.

As we reflect on the past 125 years, we commit to make an impact now and not wait another century. Thanks to technological advances, such as the acceleration of AI and the crowdsourcing and creation of talent pools, we are confident that we can achieve change rapidly. We have set a timeline of 125 hours, 125 days and 125 weeks to realise critical milestones. Within 125 weeks, we aim to have a critical mass of NGOs protected by cybersecurity tools, services and platforms, and empowered to leverage AI for good.

The BEYOND125 Action Plan

Join the movement

No matter who you are— concerned citizen, cybersecurity expert, donor, policymaker, philanthropist, company, NGO—you have a role to play in driving change. Together, we can create a better future.

125 HOURS

First Milestone

Outreach

    • Raise awareness of the Action Plan among NGOs, civil society organizations, donors, and governments.

125 DAYS

Second Milestone

Engagement and Analysis

ANNIVERSARY

Third Milestone

Advocacy

    • Publish policy recommendations to better support NGO cybersecurity and AI needs.

125 WEEKS

Fourth Milestone

Impact

    • Provide 10,000 NGOs with free cybersecurity and AI solutions.