Dhaka, Oct 15 (UNB) – A child online safety programme launched by Grameenphone, Telenor Group, and Unicef, has recently reached more than 200,000 children of the country.
The initial target of the program was to reach 400,000 children, aged between 11 to 16 years, and sensitizing 50,000 parents, guardians and teachers across the country over safer internet experiences, said a press release.
The nationwide initiative titled ‘Be Smart, Use Heart’ held training in schools across the country focusing primarily on building awareness on the safety measures in digital learning.
The programme also included the Child Helpline hotline (1098) service from where youth and guardians can directly receive counseling and other supports.