Safe Online | Empowering Deaf Children for a Safer Digital Future (Safe Online | DeafKidz Defenders, South Africa) @SafeOnline2024 | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
In Durban, South Africa, Linda, a DeafKidz Defender Instructor, empowers deaf children through the DeafKidz Defenders program. Launched in December 2022 by DeafKidz International and Safe Online, this initiative aims to protect deaf and hard-of-hearing children in Pakistan and South Africa from online abuse. The program features engaging educational games that teach online safety without relying on written or oral language. With Linda’s guidance, children learn to navigate digital dangers, fostering resilience and self-advocacy. DeafKidz Defenders is a beacon of hope, ensuring that deaf children can confidently and safely explore the digital world.