Marist cybersecurity trainers served 425 youth in East Asia Province

UNICEF reported in 2019 that 70% of youth globally are victims of online violence, cyberbullying, and digital harassment. This data surged given the pandemic context. As an emerging need of the time, the Child Protection and Youth Desk of the East Asia Province connected with the CyberguardiansPH to access the training on cybersecurity given by ASEAN Foundation and Microsoft. The Marist participants were certified as cybersecurity trainers upon completion of the program.

From the initial target of 300 disadvantaged youth, the Marist Cybersecurity Trainers were able to train a total of 425 youth. Training venues were in Marcellin Foundation, Notre Dame of Marbel University, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, Holy Cross Parish Calumpang and in St. Nino Parish of the Diocese of Marbel, in Philippines.

The said program was designed for the youth participants to gain awareness on the current online threats affecting children and the young; appreciate the importance of cybersecurity and the community in empowering the youth and to engage program participants to take action in co-creating safer cyberspace for children and the young.