Digital Investigations For Humanitarian Causes

TraceNet is a nonprofit OSINT initiative using publicly available digital information to help find missing persons and support human rights investigations.

Digital investigation

About TraceNet

TraceNet is a collective of cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and activists dedicated to leveraging open-source intelligence (OSINT) for humanitarian purposes.

Ethical OSINT

We strictly adhere to ethical guidelines and legal frameworks when conducting digital investigations.

Collaborative Approach

Our team works collaboratively with Activists, Journalists, NGOs, and families to maximize the impact of our work.

Tech-Driven Solutions

We develop and utilize cutting-edge tools and methodologies to enhance our investigative capabilities.

Our Mission

Missing Persons

We analyze digital footprints, social media activity, and other publicly available information to help locate missing individuals and provide closure to families.

Human Rights

Our team supports human rights investigations by documenting violations, verifying evidence, and preserving digital information for accountability purposes.

Education

We conduct training programs to build OSINT capacity among humanitarian organizations and motivated volunteers.

Making an Impact Through Digital Investigations

Since our founding, we've worked on cases across multiple continents

50+

Cases Investigated

25+

Countries

30+

Organizations Supported

Our Team

A diverse group of professionals united by a common purpose

Cybersecurity Experts

Digital forensics specialists with experience in research and intelligence.

OSINT Researchers

Skilled investigators who specialize in finding and verifying digital information.

Human Rights Advocates

Professionals with deep understanding of international human rights law.

Tech Developers

Engineers who build custom tools to support our investigative work.

Join Our Volunteer Network

We're always looking for skilled professionals who want to contribute their expertise to humanitarian causes.

Flexible Commitment

Contribute as much or as little time as you can spare. Every hour helps.

Remote Work

Most of our work can be done remotely from anywhere in the world.

Training Provided

We offer training to help volunteers develop specialized OSINT skills.

Volunteer Application

Contact Us

Have a case to discuss or questions about our work? Get in touch.

Email

contact@tracenet.quest

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Media Inquiries

media@tracenet.quest