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: September 2026
Grant: TBD
Call: DIGITAL-2023-DEPLOY-04
Action Type: DIGITAL-SIMPLE
Coordinator: Ministry of Digital Transformation, North Macedonia
Partners: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SOCIETY AND ADMINISTRATI MK, Ss. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY IN SKOPJE MK, UNIVERSITY ST KLIMENT OHRIDSKI BITOLA MK, UNIVERSITY GOCE DELCEV-STIP, MILITARY ACADEMY GEN MK, Center for Knowledge Management MK, Cyber Security, Corporate Security and Crisis Managemen MK, “IMPETUS” – Center for Internet, Development and Good MK, First Children’s Embassy in the World Megjashi MK, Institute for Digitalization, Economy and Innovation – IDEI MK, Bureau for Development of Education MK, Associated Neting School MK, VVIR KONSALTING MK, SOUTH EAST EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY MK.
SEEU contact person: Adrian Besimi
SEEU staff engaged: Albulena Halili, 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!