Press Release : DRF Partners with Cisco Networking Academy

26 January 2026: Digital Rights Frontlines (DRF) has entered a strategic partnership with Cisco Networking Academy aimed at expanding access to digital skills training and strengthening South Sudan’s digital ecosystem. This collaboration brings together Digital Rights Frontlines’ grassroots expertise in digital literacy with Cisco Networking Academy’s globally recognized IT education and skills development programs. Through the partnership, participants will gain access to industry-relevant training in key areas, including Cybersecurity, Digital Literacy, Programming, AI & Data Science, Information Technology, and Networking.

This partnership will support training programs and capacity-building activities designed to enhance digital competencies. Aligning with our broader efforts to bridge the digital divide and create equitable access to economic opportunities enabled by technology.

This marks a significant milestone in advancing South Sudan’s digital transformation agenda and building a resilient, inclusive digital future.

About Digital Rights Frontlines

Digital Rights Frontlines is a South Sudan-based civic-tech and digital rights organization dedicated to strengthening online safety, advancing digital literacy, and protecting human rights in the digital age. We are actively engaged in research, advocacy, capacity building, and incident response to ensure that citizens, journalists, civil society organizations, and marginalized groups can participate safely and meaningfully in digital spaces. Our work contributes to building an open, inclusive, and rights-centered digital ecosystem in South Sudan and the wider region.

Learn more about DRF at www.digitalrights.ngo

About Cisco Networking Academy

Cisco Networking Academy is a global career-building program that provides learning opportunities in networking, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies to millions of learners worldwide. Its skills-to-jobs approach supports workforce development and prepares learners for the future of work 

More information about Cisco Networking Activities can be found at https://www.netacad.com/