Hope For young

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Hope For Young is a Rwanda-based, mission-driven organization dedicated to sustainable solutions for digital well‑being of every child and youth

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

Every child deserves a safe digital world to learn, connect, explore & thrive. At Hope for Young, we promote digital well-being, protect children online & empower young people navigate the digital space safely. Together, let's build a safer, healthier & inclusive digital future.

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

Brussels, here I come! 🇧🇪 Joining #IAPPCongress26, 16–19 Nov, to explore how privacy, AI governance & cybersecurity law can build a safer digital world for children. As Founder & Executive Director of Hope For Young, I'll turn insights into impact for child online protection.

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

Every child deserves a safe digital future! Proud to join the #ParisPeaceForum, 10–11 Nov in #Paris, as Founder & Executive Director of Hope For Young, championing children’s online safety and digital well-being on the global stage. #IWillBeThere @ParisPeaceForum @RwandaICT

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

Turinde abana bacu kuri Murandasi kubera ko bashobora guhura n’uburiganya, guhungabanywa, ubujura, no gushukwa bagatanga amakaru yabo bwite.Tureme umuco aho abana bashobora kubwira ababeyi babo ku byo bahura na byo. Bagire ubumenyi bwo kurinda amakuru yabo ku mbuga nkoranyambaga.

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

Protect children online since they face scams, harassment, inappropriate content & account theft thru games, social media, messaging & learning platforms. Create a culture where kids can talk openly. Teach privacy settings, block & report harm, & seek help from a trusted adult.

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

Parents, Caregivers and Guardians: Your child’s online world needs a guide. Set clear screen time limits, chat about the games they play and people they meet online, and make sure they know they can always come to you. #Childonlinesafety @Imbuto @ambafrancerwa @IsraelinRwanda

[Childline Kenya @childlinekenya]

💛 Notice the signs. Start the conversation!

Withdrawal, fear, secrecy or distress could mean a child needs help.

👂 Listen without judgment. Offer support. Every child deserves to feel safe and heard.

#ThinkCheckConnect #ChildProtection #116

[IGIHE @IGIHE]

🏠 Two young Rwandans turn a diaspora challenge into a tech solution

Owning property in Rwanda while living abroad can be challenging. Two young Rwandan entrepreneurs in Poland are using technology to make it easier.

Aristide Shema, founder of DomLift, and Landry Rudasingwa, the platform’s co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), spoke to IGIHE in Warsaw about their digital solution for managing property remotely.

DomLift enables property owners to track rent payments, manage leases, coordinate maintenance and communicate with tenants without having to be physically present.

The platform offers a practical solution for Rwandans in the diaspora seeking to manage their investments back home while living abroad.

📸 #IGIHE ⤵️⤵️

✍️: @Karirima1

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

The internet never forgets. Think twice before sharing private photos or sensitive information online.

Remember:
Once it’s online, it’s forever
“Delete” doesn’t mean gone
Screenshots last forever
If you wouldn’t say it out loud to everyone, don’t post it
Pause before you post.

[National Cyber Security Authority @Cybersec_Rwanda]

Today, you can find anything on the internet. The good, the bad and the very bad.

In a world that is shifting towards an increasingly digital landscape, protecting the youth is fundamental.

Here are a few steps you can take to ensure the children around you are remaining safe online

[National Cyber Security Authority @Cybersec_Rwanda]

Congratulations!

You’ve just been met with a stroke of luck and the opportunity of a lifetime.

But wait…they’re asking for information that you usually don’t share? Should you just give it to them to receive prize.

Short answer: No.

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

Social media is like putting your life on a public noticeboard in town. TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp Status, Facebook, Snapchat: fun for sharing with friends & family, but anyone can see what you post. Think before you share. #SocialMediaSafety #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

Deepfakes are computer-made fake videos or photos that look real, showing someone doing or saying what they never did. They spread lies & embarrass people. Shocking video? Check with a trusted adult before you believe or share it. #DigitalWellbeing #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

[Hope For young @hope_for22189]

Grooming starts with kindness, compliments or gifts, then moves to secrets, photos or meetings. Caring adults never ask kids to hide things from family. Uncomfortable? Tell a trusted adult. Speaking up keeps you safe. 🛡️ https://t.co/XyHF77O8ez #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

[Child Online Africa @COnlineAfrica]

#NCSAM #NCSAM2026 #DigiTrust #TechWise

[Child Online Africa @COnlineAfrica]

#NCSAM #NCSAM2026 #DigiTrust #TechWise

[Startup Lagos @startuplag]

African governments, including Nigeria, are teaming up with TikTok to boost child online safety. This move supports the African Union's Child Online Safety policy, tackling issues like cyberbullying, harmful content, and data misuse.

Read more:
https://t.co/SVgK4gc1Cn

[AIEGS AFRICA @AiegsAfrica]

Giving a child a smartphone without teaching them digital safety is like giving them a car without teaching them how to drive.
We need to stop asking, “What is my child doing online?”
And start asking, “What are they being exposed to?”
AIEGS Africa is starting this conversation.

[IndexPrima | Index Prima @theIndexPrima]

Africa is joining the global wave of child online safety regulations.

With #Gabon enacting #socialmedia bans and the #DRC Senate targeting under-13s, how feasible is digital age enforcement across the region?
Read via @theIndexPrima 👇
https://t.co/cl7YrK3l3N

[Carte Blanche @carteblanchetv]

SHOULD SA TIGHTEN SOCIAL-MEDIA RULES FOR CHILDREN?

Government says the debate around restricting learners’ social-media access is one worth having as concerns grow around online safety.

South Africa has not introduced a national ban for under-16s, but policymakers are considering how children’s rights and online protection should be balanced.

If it were your child, would you rather restrict their access or teach them how to navigate the risks?

#CarteBlanche #ChildSafety #SocialMedia #SouthAfrica