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Tribune News Network
Doha
Vodafone engaged more than 1,000 children, teachers and parents on the topic of online safety during the week-long Doha International Book Fair.
The initiative was part of Vodafone's AmanTECH online safety programme, which aims to equip people with the right tools to navigate the digital world safely.
In line with Vodafone's commitment to promoting online safety, the company has been rolling out its digital safety training across schools and key events to reach maximum number of the people.
Vodafone used innovative digital technology to help visitors learn how to stay safe on the internet. Vodafone created an augmented reality (AR) app, which brought everyday objects to life with overlaid informative videos and infographics. The 25 AR learning activities included topics such as how technology can help in education, how to stay safe when using social media and how long is it good for a child to spend online each day.
Vodafone Qatar's External Affairs Director Mohammed al Yami said:"In today's digital world, online safety has become critical. Nearly half of Qatari children aged 8-15 years own smartphones and 76 percent of children aged 9-16 years have social network profiles. An average Qatari 9-16 year-old spends over three hours every day on the net which is a considerable amount of time. It is therefore crucial that we ensure the youth are surrounded with a healthy technology-driven atmosphere."
Launched in 2014, AmanTECH has been working through a three-pronged approach to reach out to parents, teachers and children with a focus on awareness and technical support.
