Digital citizenship and online safety program scale-up with Webfala

Project status: Ongoing

Country: Nigeria

Partner: Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative

Impact goal: 2000 school children and 100 teachers + 25 youth through the fellowship

About the project

In our increasingly connected world, technology permeates nearly every aspect of daily life. Emphasizing the internet and the ubiquity of social media and online platforms make it imperative to educate students, teachers, parents and others about responsible online conduct. Through Webfala's Digital Citizenship and Online Safety Program they emphasized that digital citizenship and online safety not only equips young learners to traverse the digital landscape safely but also teaches them to engage ethically. The Digital Citizenship and Online Safety program was thoughtfully designed to address these challenges directly, empowering students, parents and teachers with the skills needed to navigate the digital world safely.

To further Webfala's mission of empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the digital age, they will
launch the Digital Citizenship and Online Safety Fellowship. This fellowship program will target 25 educators, youth leaders, and community advocates passionate about fostering safe and responsible internet usage. Selected fellows will undergo 2 weeks intensive training program covering critical areas such as digital literacy, online ethics, and strategies for combating cyberbullying and misinformation.

Updates

On February 11, 2025, Webfala successfully organized the Safer Internet Day 2025 Summit, bringing together 100 key stakeholders, including educators, parents, policymakers, and young internet users.

The Digital Citizenship and Online Safety Fellowship was successfully conducted for 25 selected educators, youth leaders, and community advocates passionate about fostering responsible internet usage.

About the partner

Webfala Digital Skills For All Initiative is a non-profit organization established in 2018. Their mission is to empower underprivileged children, girls, youths and women in Nigeria with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and digital literacy skills that will enable them create their own future and compete favorably in this digital age.

Webfala provide them with the tools to operate at the speed of digital, to innovate and to ignite social change in their respective communities and beyond. At Webfala, they don't just close the digital gap, they influence and empower marginalized young Nigerians to create a whole new reality and future for themselves through trainings and supports.