In February each year, Safer Internet Day aims to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people across the world. SID is organised within the framework of Better Internet for Kids (BIK) (2025-2027) activities by the Insafe network (coordinated by European Schoolnet) and INHOPE (the International Association of Internet Hotlines), on behalf of the European Commission.

Starting as an initiative of the EU SafeBorders project in 2004 and taken up by the Insafe network as one of its earliest actions in 2005, Safer Internet Day has grown beyond its traditional geographic zone and is now celebrated in more than 180 countries and territories worldwide, and across all continents.

With the overarching theme worldwide of "Together for a better internet", Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns throughout the whole month of February each year.

As part of the wider Better Internet for Kids (BIK) (2025-2027) platform, a dedicated SID section provides a global platform where countries and international organisations can showcase events and actions conducted locally, nationally and internationally for Safer Internet Day.

Safer Internet Day would not be possible without the support of the European Commission, which has been providing financial and logistical support for the campaign since the very first edition as part of a range of wider initiatives, currently delivered under the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) (2025-2027) activity line. As such, the EC also co-funds the joint Insafe-INHOPE network of Safer Internet Centres in Europe (typically comprising awareness raising, helpline, youth participation and hotline functions).

Website: https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/saferinternetday

Duration: 2005 – present

Funding: Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL)

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