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The Digital Lives of Children in the Horn of Africa
The digital world has become the new playground of childhood in the Horn of Africa, a space alive with possibility yet shadowed by emerging dangers. Although only about one third of children in the region have regular internet access, those who go online navigate an environment shaped by rapid technological uptake weak regulatory protections, conflict, and widespread displacement that intensifies digital risk.
Cyberbullying: Hiding behind the screen
In recent years, the term ‘cyberbullying’ has become relatively common in the media, often cited as a contributor to several high-profile suicides of young adolescents. A review of the literature published in 2010 showed that no articles referenced ‘cyberbullying’ before 2004, confirming its recent emergence. There is no universally accepted definition; however, most definitions describe a repeated activity conducted via electronic means with an intent to cause psychological torment.
Internet Safety for Kids – Important Tips to Keep Your Child Safe
This is the digital age, where information is at everybody’s fingertips. Even young children these days have access to the internet via smartphones and tablets. They need to be made aware of the dangers of the internet and taught how to protect themselves from various online threats.
Protecting Our Children in a Digital World Built for Adults
Before they even master handwriting, children today already know how to swipe, scroll, and navigate screens effortlessly. For this generation, the digital world isn’t just a tool it’s an environment. A playground, a source of learning… but also a place of real risks. And as long as most mobile applications are designed with adults in mind, we must ask ourselves a crucial question: how do we protect children when the digital space was never built for them?
Disconnect to Reconnect: Building Mental Resilience Beyond Screens
We are in an age where the first thing we reach for in the morning and the last thing we look at before bed is our phone. Notifications never end, screens never sleep, and our brains rarely get a momentary break. Technology has brought unbelievable progress bringing families together from continents apart, enabling online education, and giving us essential information at our fingertips.
Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Africa: A Systems Approach
In a small rural village, a child with a smartphone can access the world’s libraries, yet in much of Africa, that possibility remains a distant dream. The digital divide, marked by limited infrastructure, high costs, and socio-economic exclusion, threatens to reinforce the very inequalities that technology ought to dismantle.
Put down the Phone, Pick up the moment.
We are raising the first generation of true digital natives but here is what is getting lost in translation, your kids need you not your wifi passwords.
Child Protection in the World of Artificial Intelligence: Strategies for a Safe Digital Future
In our current digital age, children are more connected than ever before, using online platforms, social media, and digital educational tools from a young age. While technology offers many benefits, it also raises significant risks, especially with the presence of AI applications, since algorithms powered by artificial intelligence can influence children's behavior, expose them to harmful content, and threaten their privacy if not properly regulated.
What to Do If You Become an Online Fraud Victim?
Online technologies are evolving, which means that scams are becoming more sophisticated. Therefore, it is important to know what to do if you have faced fraud in order to minimize losses and protect yourself. Here is our step-by-step guide for fraud victims.