Ephraim Muchemi is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Deputy Regional Center Manager for the SAFE Program at IREX, a program dedicated to enhancing the safety of journalists and humanitarians. The core objective of his work is to cultivate behaviour change and foster resilience.

With 17 years of experience in the civic space and a specialised focus on journalism and human rights defenders’ safety, Ephraim is a recognised Holistic and Integrated Safety Expert. His expertise spans structural design, emergency assistance, field support, and safety training, with a distinctive approach that integrates digital safety, physical safety, and psychosocial well-being. In addition to his role at IREX, Ephraim consults and offers support to regional and international beneficiaries and organisations, providing tailored guidance to enhance their safety and security frameworks. He is deeply committed to fostering behaviour change in individuals and organisations to strengthen their resilience.