Introduction Schools are closed for an indefinite period to combat COVID 19. As children will be at home for long periods of time and perhaps experiencing isolation, they may reach out to social networks to combat feelings of loneliness stress or anxiety. This may put young people at risk and in harm’s way, however, if… Read More
Apps guide and age restrictions – a guide for parents What age can my child start social networking? Popular apps may include TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and many more. To message young people may be communicating via a variety of methods including WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, WeChat, Line. The majority of apps that children use can be… Read More
Coronavirus schools’ closure and social distancing – how to keep young people safe online while at home Schools have closed for an indefinite period while the government tries to limit the spread of COVID 19. Educators are currently exploring different ways in which young people can continue to learn via remote learning without being directly… Read More
Whilst there are huge benefits to being online in order to stay connected to family and friends during this period, the government recognises many parents may feel concerned about the activities and content their children are accessing. This guidance outlines resources to help keep children safe from different risks online and where to go to… Read More
Fulfil yourself with the right knowledge and tools that will lead you to live a zero waste and sustainable lifestyle where you will generate less waste and feel in harmony with the environment. The consumerist lifestyle that we have is no longer sustainable. We are killing the Earth and all the nature and species that… Read More
Nowadays, Social Media can be used to educate young people. While talking to and advising your kids and teens daily is considered ideal, social media can do the same much more effectively and is also able to reach a broader audience at the same time. “Influencers” create content such as online videos in order to… Read More
“My mission hasn’t changed in 25 years, this was to increase reporting, reduce isolation and save lives. The vision was to break the silences of the many thousands silenced by honour abuses and forced marriages. The values of sheer determination and to speak about the issues with conviction, truths and commitment drives Karma Nirvana.” –… Read More
What is TikTok? TikTok it’s a social media app that enables users to film short videos of themselves lip-syncing to songs or comedy sketches. They can share these 60 second short videos with friends, family or the entire world. Currently, the app is available in 34 languages with 150 million active users. The innovative short-form video… Read More
“Every year, over two million people experience domestic abuse. This includes 100,000 people who are at high risk of murder and serious harm: 95,000 of those are women. Perpetrators – partners and ex-partners are increasingly using technology to facilitate their abuse of the women.” What is Tech Abuse? Nowadays, technology gives perpetrators never-ending ways to… Read More
“Bait out” online pages are sites where users share nude images of their schoolmates who are then often bullied. According to Child Net, teenagers use the called “bait out” technique by setting up groups on social media and allowing access just once a sexual image or gossip is shared with the page owners. Otherwise, this… Read More
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