MkSafeNet
National Center for Safe Internet for Children and Youth - MkSafeNet
Short Info:
This project addresses the Call for proposals objectives “Accelerating the best use of technologies (DIGITAL-2023-DEPLOY-04),” focusing on supporting the National Centres for Safer Internet in the EU member states and the Associated members. North Macedonia currently lacks an established national Safer Internet Centre (SIC). Recognizing this void, our project is dedicated to laying down the foundational infrastructure required to introduce a comprehensive SIC. Through collaborative efforts, we aim to enhance existing initiatives from both public and private sectors. Our objective is to improve the services offered, facilitate easy access to age-suitable content, and heighten awareness. This will empower individuals to swiftly recognize online risks and understand the avenues for reporting. MKSafeNet’s mission aligns seamlessly with the call’s priorities outlined in the Objectives. At the heart of this initiative is the desire to bolster national capabilities in offering guidance and support. Our target audience extends to children, youth, parents, teachers, guardians, and other vital stakeholders. The project’s core objective is to provide a safer digital experience for children, offering tools and knowledge to navigate digital technologies and services responsibly. Additionally, we are committed to providing robust support mechanisms for victims of cyberbullying, children with special or specific needs, including those from disadvantaged or vulnerable backgrounds.

Start: September 2024
End: February 2026
Grant: TBD
Call: DIGITAL-2023-DEPLOY-04
Action Type: DIGITAL-SIMPLE
Coordinator: Ministry of Digital Transformation, North Macedonia
Partners:
- Ministry of Digital Transformation
- Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
- South East European University
- University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola
- University “Goce Delchev” – Štip
- Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” – Skopje
- Center for Knowledge Management Cyber Security, Corporate Security and Crisis Management
- “Impetus” – Center for Internet, Development and Good Governance
- First Children’s Embassy in the World “Megjashi”
- Institute for Digitalization, Economy and Innovation (IDEI)
- Bureau for Development of Education Associated
- Neting School
- VVIR Konsalting
SEEU contact person: Albulena Halili (former contact person – Adrian Besimi)
SEEU staff engaged: Ermira Idrizi, Burim Ismaili.
Requested expertise (topics): Cyber e-hygiene and Privacy, Media Literacy and Fake News, Digital Well-being and Usage, Cyberbullying and Online Interactions, Parent and Educator Guides, Digital Addiction and Emerging Technologies, Emerging Technologies and Risks (AI, VR, etc.)
Project webpage: mksafenet.mk
National Center for Safe Internet for Children and Youth – MkSafeNet
MkSafeNet – Together for a Safer Digital Space for Children and Youth!
Working Packages

WP1 - Project Management and facilitation of Consortium coordination

WP2 - Establishing the infrastructure of the National Safety Internet Centre (SIC)

WP4 - Development of a Knowledge Base of Age-Appropriate Resources and Content (Awareness Centre Activities)

WP2 - Establishing the infrastructure of the National Safety Internet Centre (SIC)
Activities

MKSafeNet Innovators 2025
13-14 December 2025, Future Skills Center, SEEU
MKSafeNet Innovators 2025 is a nationwide hackathon taking place on 13–14 December 2025 in Skopje, Bitola and Tetovo, where students compete in teams to create innovative digital solutions — videos, applications, infographics, interactive games — that promote online safety, digital literacy and protection against disinformation. The event aims to engage young people in a practical way on the topic of online safety and to generate new ideas for public education.
