Initially launched in 2004 as an EU initiative, Safer Internet Day (SID) has expanded beyond the EU borders to become a global programme. It is now a global force for improved online safety.
The theme for 2018 is Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you. It’s a call for action for all of us to play a part in creating a better internet for everyone – in particular young people. It is an invitation for all of us to join in and engage with others in a respectful way.
Safer Internet Day events have been taking place around the world, supported by hundreds of free-to-use resources available on the website. The site provides a global community platform for participating organisations and members of the public where they can share and access ideas, knowledge and experience.
Safer Internet Day country-by-country
From this page, users can access resources for use, and information on events taking place, in 145 countries and regions, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
Target audience
- You can search for resources by target age range – from toddlers upwards.
- You can also search by keyword and resource language.
A range of resources and topics
The wide range of resources available include: posters; quizzes (including this one targeted at parents to help them assess their own digital knowledge to better support their children); videos; drama; tip-sheets; board games and more. Topics covered include: expressing empathy online; internet addiction; digital parenting; protecting personal data; online privacy and netiquette.
Read more about Safer Internet Day here.