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About Us
WISE KIDS believes that the Internet is a vital tool in the
information age, and seeks to promote internet literacy,
proficiency and knowledge of the Internet and related
technologies. WISE KIDS believes that individuals and
communities need the knowledge, skills and tools to understand
how the Internet works, use it more effectively, and to see the
possibilities that it offers in terms of providing access to
information, creating content, connecting people, encouraging
people to contribute and participate, use and develop services
that are of benefit. WISE KIDS also believes in the importance
of awareness and practice of safe Internet use, and believes
that individuals and communities need to be given information on
Internet security and safety issues from grooming and chat room
danger to scams like phishing. In this way, they will have the
knowledge, tools and confidence to be active participants (users
and contributors) of the knowledge economy. WISE KIDS is
committed to overcoming the digital divide and believes that the
way forward must rest in greater Internet education and
awareness.
To this end, WISE KIDS works with young people, community
groups, parents, librarians, youth organisations, local education
authorities, schools and businesses throughout Wales and
elsewhere, to raise awareness of positive and safe Internet use.
This is implemented through consultation,
delivery of customised training programmes for staff or others,
and the WISE KIDS website.
WISE KIDS was set up in Oct 2002 as a not-for-profit company
limited by guarantee and has a board of directors. It was
founded by Sangeet Bhullar.
WISE KIDS Directors
WISE KIDS has a board of Advisory Directors, one Executive
Director and an Interactive Content Specialist. Click here to read more about
them.
WISE KIDS Teen Panel
WISE KIDS also works with
a group of young people who form the volunteer WISE KIDS Teen
Panel. They help inform WISE KIDS of Internet issues facing
young people. They are also trained by WISE KIDS on positive and
safe Internet use. If your school, youth centre or library would
like to find out more about programme, do get in touch by
sending an email to WISE KIDS.
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