This initiative, inspired by Susan Patterson's "How Teens Can Make a Difference in the Fight Against Human Trafficking," aims to empower students in rural Ghana to navigate the evolving digital landscape safely. . This project will establish school-based awareness programs and workshops, equipping over 2 million young people with the knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and respond to AI-facilitated victimization ,also empower them to become proactive digital safety advocates .
While AI offers numerous benefits, its misuse presents significant risks, particularly in communities with limited digital literacy. In Ghana's rural areas, where awareness of AI is low, children are especially vulnerable to novel forms of exploitation. AI can be used to: Automate and amplify bullying through the generation of harmful messages and deepfake content. Facilitate online sexual exploitation and grooming by creating realistic but fabricated scenarios, manipulating young people etc
This project will implement a comprehensive, school-based intervention program across 300 schools within the first year. The program will utilize a multi-faceted approach: Train student leaders to become digital safety ambassadors, equipping them to educate their peers and advocate for online safety within their schools. Involve parents and community members in awareness-raising activities, fostering a broader understanding of the risks and promoting a culture of online safety etc.
This project will create a sustainable framework for protecting Ghanaian school children from AI-facilitated victimization. By increasing awareness, building skills, and empowering students and educators, the project will: Reduce the incidence of AI-facilitated victimization in targeted schools. Improve students' ability to navigate digital spaces safely and responsibly. Foster a culture of online safety and digital citizenship within schools and communities. Empower students to become agents
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
