ACTIVITIES :: Safer Internet Programme

Safer Internet Programme: Empowering and Protecting Children Online

Young people and children are today amongst the biggest user groups of online and mobile technologies in Europe. The Safer Internet Programme aims at empowering and protecting children and young people online by awareness raising initiatives and by fighting illegal and harmful online content and conduct.

The Safer Internet Programme launches calls for proposals to select and finance projects aimed at creating a safer online environment for young people. It also supports two annual events, Safer Internet Day and Safer Internet Forum.

Safer Internet Centres: awareness raising and fighting illegal content

The Safer Internet Centres, present in 27 European countries, develop information/awareness raising material and organize information sessions for children, parents and teachers. They also receive reports on illegal content found on the Internet and give advice on how to stay safe online. The Centres have also set up youth panels who are consulted on safer Internet issues and information material.

A multi-stakeholder approach leading to complementary activities

The Safer Internet Programme brings together stakeholders who can contribute to make the Internet safer: it funds, in particular, a network of NGOs active in the field of child welfare online, a network of law enforcement bodies who exchange information and best practices related to criminal exploitation of the Internet in dissemination of child sexual abuse material and a network of researchers who gather information about uses, risks and consequences of online technologies for children's lives. Industry-regulation is also encouraged.

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