The SafeHers Journal

Safety knowledge, shared

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How to Build a Safety Circle You Can Trust

A safety circle is your first line of defence. Learn how to choose the right people, set up check-in protocols, and test your emergency communication system.

Zarinah Knows✦20 May 2026 3 min read

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Online Safety

SIM Swap Attacks: How They Work and How to Prevent Them

SIM swap attacks are one of the biggest threats to mobile money users in Africa. Learn how fraudsters hijack your phone number and what you can do to stop them.

18 June 2026 3 min

Online Safety

What To Do If Someone Is Blackmailing You Online

Sextortion and online blackmail are rising across Africa. Here is a calm, step-by-step response protocol — what to do in the first 24 hours and who to contact.

5 June 2026 2 min

Cybersecurity

How to Check Your Phone for Spy Apps

A step-by-step guide to detecting spyware and stalkerware on your Android or iPhone. Protect your privacy from intimate partner surveillance and malicious apps.

15 April 2026 2 min

Online Safety

How to Protect Yourself from Mobile Money Fraud in Africa

Mobile money is transforming financial access across Africa — but scammers are exploiting it at scale. Here is a practical, step-by-step guide to keeping your account safe.

15 April 2026 5 min

Cybersecurity

Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication: A Beginner's Guide

Two-factor authentication is one of the most powerful free tools available to protect your accounts. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through setting it up on every platform that matters.

28 March 2026 4 min

Personal Safety

Staying Safe on African University Campuses: What Every Student Should Know

Campus life is one of the most liberating experiences a young woman can have — and one of the most vulnerable. Here is a frank, practical guide to navigating it safely.

10 February 2026 5 min