In a new bid to ensure that children use the internet safely, effectively and optimally, Tiktok has launched a safety training program for children, an initiative that seeks to empower them to harness technology.
The social media platform has partnered with institutions to train children on how to use the internet safely, a move they hope will foster a collaborative approach to ensuring a secure and positive platform environment.
Among the experts brought on board in Kenya is Eveminet Communications Solutions which has partnered with Kenya Scouts Association to promote digital safety and well-being through equipping and empowering children, youth, individuals and communities through digital literacy and online safety training.
Speaking during a Tiktok Safety Workshop at Zetech University, Fortune Sibanga, the Tiktok’s director of government relations and public policy for the Sub-Saharan region expressed the platform’s commitment to fostering a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring that everyone can express themselves freely and creatively while staying protected from potential harm.
Sibanga revealed that incorporation of experts to train children on safety will help the platform to develop forward-looking policies and address regional safety concerns.
He added that the experts’ input will help TikTok manage current issues and anticipate future challenges, reinforcing the platform’s commitment to user safety and fostering a positive online environment.
“Online safety is an ever-evolving challenge and with our new advisory council is to improve safety on our platform. The experts we have brought on board will also help us address even future challenges through innovations and solutions,” said Sibanga.
He at the same time revealed that Tiktok is actively engaging content creators to enhance their monetization opportunities to empower them and foster a sustainable content ecosystem in the country.
On her part, Evelyn Kasina, the representative of Eveminet Communications revealed that the collaboration with Tiktok will not only enhance safety but will help create job opportunities for youths participating in translations and training sessions.
She revealed that Kenya Scouts Association, an institution that is embedded in every county and in all schools was brought on board to facilitate a sustainable model of reaching out to all children in Kenya,
“We are going to every region which were formerly known as provinces. With the help of Rovers in the association, we are able to pass across safety messaging to all children in schools. This partnership is not only enhancing safety but has also created jobs for the youth especially those involved in translation of videos from English to Swahili in our bid to contextualize the content to Kenyan communities,” said Kasina.
Zetech University Vice Chancellor Prof. Njenga Munene expressed the need for enhanced safety measures in the use of internet platforms to strengthen protection of youngsters from harm by introducing age-appropriate privacy settings and controls.
“It’s been troubling to see young children watching harmful content on the internet. There are sites where children should not access and the safe together initiative will help us monitor and regulate access to certain sites by the children. Cyberbullying is also real and we should therefore not expose children to everything,” said the VC.
He however noted that the platform has created numerous opportunities for youngsters to make a living and encouraged the youth to maximize on them to better their lives.
“Social media is a great tool that youngsters are using to make money and we also hope Tiktok will grow to start monetizing content to create more opportunities. As an institution, we have taken a bolder step to enhance and support content creation by availing quality equipment, free internet and advice to our children,” added Munene.
Mosaisi Ombega Fred, a deputy director at Kenya Scouts Association said the partnership will facilitate children’s presence online in an environment that does not harm them.
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