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Organizations, initiatives and platforms advancing digital safety, online child protection and responsible technology use worldwide.

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Digital Safety Organizations & Initiatives

Practical organizations and initiatives serving children, families, educators and communities.

12 resources

Independent resource

eSafety Commissioner

Country / region
Australia
Organization type
Government Online Safety Regulator

Australia’s independent online safety regulator, providing practical resources, education and guidance for children, young people, parents, carers, educators and communities.

Online SafetyChildrenFamiliesEducatorsDigital Wellbeing

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

Internet Matters

Country / region
United Kingdom
Organization type
Nonprofit / Online Safety Organization

A UK-based organization providing practical online safety advice and resources to help parents and families support children in navigating the digital world.

FamiliesChildrenOnline SafetyParental ControlsAppsGamingDigital Wellbeing

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

ConnectSafely

Country / region
United States
Organization type
Nonprofit Organization

A nonprofit organization that provides research-informed guidance on online safety, privacy, security and digital wellness for families, educators, young people and the wider community.

Online SafetyPrivacyCybersecurityFamiliesEducatorsGamingAI

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

Common Sense Media

Country / region
United States
Organization type
Nonprofit Organization

A nonprofit organization helping children, families and educators navigate media and technology through age-based reviews, digital citizenship resources and educational guidance.

ChildrenFamiliesEducatorsMedia LiteracyDigital CitizenshipAppsGamingAI

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

UK Safer Internet Centre

Country / region
United Kingdom
Organization type
National Online Safety Centre

A UK partnership working to promote the safe and responsible use of technology, providing education, resources, support services and guidance for children, families and professionals.

ChildrenFamiliesEducatorsSchoolsOnline SafetyDigital Citizenship

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

Childnet International

Country / region
United Kingdom
Organization type
Nonprofit Organization

An international nonprofit organization working to make the internet a safer and better place for children and young people through education, resources and youth participation.

ChildrenFamiliesEducatorsSchoolsOnline SafetyDigital Citizenship

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

NetSmartz – NCMEC

Country / region
United States
Organization type
Child Online Safety Education Program

A free online safety education program from NCMEC offering resources for children, parents, educators and communities on safer digital behavior and online risks.

ChildrenFamiliesEducatorsSchoolsOnline SafetyGamingDigital Citizenship

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

MediaSmarts

Country / region
Canada
Organization type
Nonprofit Digital Media Literacy Organization

Canada’s center for digital and media literacy, providing research, educational resources and practical guidance for children, families, educators and communities.

ChildrenFamiliesEducatorsSchoolsMedia LiteracyDigital CitizenshipResearch & Policy

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI)

Country / region
United States · International
Organization type
International Nonprofit Organization

An international nonprofit organization working to make the online world safer for children and families through research, policy, education and collaboration.

FamiliesOnline SafetyDigital CitizenshipResearch & PolicyCybersecurity

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

DQ Institute

Country / region
International
Organization type
Nonprofit Think Tank

An international nonprofit think tank advancing digital intelligence standards and competencies to promote safety, empowerment and wellbeing in the digital age.

ChildrenDigital CitizenshipDigital WellbeingOnline SafetyResearch & Policy

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

Be Internet Awesome

Country / region
International
Organization type
Google Digital Safety Education Program

Google’s digital safety and citizenship education program designed to help children become safer, smarter and more confident users of the internet.

ChildrenFamiliesEducatorsDigital CitizenshipOnline SafetyAI

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

National Cybersecurity Alliance

Country / region
United States
Organization type
Nonprofit Cybersecurity Awareness Organization

A nonprofit organization promoting cybersecurity awareness, safer online behavior and privacy education for individuals, families and organizations.

CybersecurityPrivacyFamiliesChildrenEducatorsOnline Safety

Last verified: September 2026

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International Reference Organizations

Global institutions producing research, guidelines and frameworks relevant to child online protection and digital safety.

3 resources

Independent resource

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Country / region
United Nations
Organization type
United Nations Specialized Agency

The United Nations specialized agency for digital technologies. Its Child Online Protection initiative provides global guidance and resources for children, parents, educators, industry and policymakers.

ChildrenOnline SafetyCybersecurityDigital CitizenshipResearch & Policy

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

UNICEF

Country / region
International
Organization type
United Nations Agency

UNICEF produces research, guidance and policy resources addressing children’s rights, safety and wellbeing in the digital environment.

ChildrenOnline SafetyAIResearch & PolicyDigital Wellbeing

Last verified: September 2026

Independent resource

Better Internet for Kids

Country / region
European Union
Organization type
European Digital Safety Platform

A European platform connecting safer internet centres, awareness initiatives and resources that support children, families and educators in using digital technologies safely and responsibly.

ChildrenFamiliesEducatorsSchoolsOnline SafetyDigital Citizenship

Last verified: September 2026

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