Protecting Orphans from Social Network Risks – Vietnam
Location: Vietnam
Beneficiaries: 492 children living in orphanages
Background:
The use of social media has become a necessity in modern society. In general, social media is used for interacting with others, accessing news and information. Especially with Covid-19, the internet has become central to how we do things. At the same time, social network have drawbacks and dangers that cannot be ignored, from social media addiction, cyber-bullying, its effects on mental health and self-esteem, threats of violence, gambling, radicalization, pornography, and more.
Project Goal
Guide children on how to use social networks wisely, protect their mental health, and avoid the risks associated with the use of social networking sites, as well as to improve the orphans’ digital information skills to enhance their learning process and know how to use social networks and the internet as healthy entertainment.
Project Goal Amount
Add OLX form to this project
Specific Objectives
- Guide children on how to avoid the dangers of social networking sites.
- Teach children to know how to intelligently select healthy information and entertainment on the internet
- Raise awareness about the benefits and drawbacks of social networks.
- Help children identify the problems and how to deal with.