Child Protection & Online Safety
Protection Starts with Us
Safernet works to prevent child sexual abuse and online exploitation with special focus on African children and communities.
No Child Is Worth To Be Abused
This is our core commitment. Safernet's Child Protection Initiative works across prevention, awareness, capacity building, and survivor support to create a world where every child is safe.
As part of Safernet's broader mission around online safety, policy engagement, and digital inclusion, this initiative focuses specifically on preventing child sexual abuse—both offline and online—with special attention to African children and youth while remaining globally engaged.
Learn About Our ApproachOur Four Pillars of Child Protection
We work across prevention, training, support, and digital safety to create systemic child protection.
Prevention & Safe Environments
Build organizational policies and safe environments that protect children from abuse.
Training & Capacity Building
Equip staff, educators, and communities with knowledge to recognize and prevent abuse.
Survivor-Centered Support
Provide compassionate, trauma-informed response and support for survivors.
Digital Safety & Online Protection
Protect children from online exploitation, grooming, and cyber-enabled abuse.
Featured Projects
See how we're working across Africa and globally to protect children.
BBYDI Safer Internet Day 2024
Kwara state, Nigeria • 2024
Trained over 10 schools in Kwara state on online and digital safety for children.
Connected & Protected_ Advancing Digital Safety in Osun State
Osun State, Nigeria • 2025
The project achieved its core aim of equipping teachers and communities with knowledge, tools, and motivation to champion digital safety.
Essential Resources
Tools, guides, and research to support your child protection work.
BBYDI & SaferNet Digital Champion Safety Book
Guide
Comprehensive guide for digital champions on child protection, online safety, and community engagement.
For: Youth Workers, Educators +1
BBYDI Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) Guide
Guide
Protecting Yourself from Child Sexual Abuse Materials
For: Youth Workers, Educators +1
Meet Kemi
Fighting SGBV & Child Sexual Abuse with AI
Kemi is our intelligent chatbot designed to provide immediate support, education, and resources for child sexual abuse and sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) prevention across Africa.
24/7 availability for survivors and those seeking help
Multi-language support (English, French, Yoruba, Swahili, Amharic)
Trauma-informed conversational support
Resource recommendations and referrals
Anonymous and confidential interactions
Kemi
Always here to help
Hi! I'm here to help with child safety questions.
How do I talk to my child about online safety?
Here are some age-appropriate tips...
Impact in Numbers
Our collective work across Africa and beyond, saving, supporting, and empowering children at risk
25
Countries Reached
Active programs across Africa, Asia, and beyond
10K+
People Trained
Educators, parents, community leaders, and professionals
20+
Resources Created
Guides, toolkits, and training materials
500K+
Children Reached
Through schools, communities, and digital platforms
Operating Across 25 Countries
Safernet's reach spans across Africa and beyond, with active programs in diverse contexts and communities
Nigeria
Kenya
Uganda
Tanzania
Ghana
Rwanda
South Africa
Ethiopia
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Cameroon
Senegal
Mali
Benin
Malawi
DRC
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Côte d'Ivoire
Botswana
Mozambique
Sudan
Egypt
Angola
25+
Countries with active programs
4
Continental regions of operation
Expanding
Globally reaching new communities
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you want to learn more, get involved, support survivors, or partner with us—there are many ways to contribute to child protection.