Empowering children and youth to thrive in today’s complex online world
The Fact Forward Digital Foundation is committed to providing digital education to children and youth from underserved communities, equipping them with the critical skills to thrive in the digital world.
As digital platforms increasingly influence how children learn and socialize, the risks that exist online, such as misinformation, exploitation, and cyberbullying, highlight the importance of the effort needed to protect children’s digital well-being and foster a safe online environment that enables them to use technology responsibly.
Our mission is to support the health, safety, and digital well-being of children and youth by promoting responsible digital engagement.
Teaching Media Literacy to Counter Misinformation
FACTS
Recent studies reveal a staggering 76% of young adults aged 14 to 24 encounter online misinformation at least once a week—an alarming 50% rise in just two years.
Researchers highlighted that “vaccination in Kenya has a fake news problem.”
A global survey shows that 85% of citizens worry about the impact of misinformation and fake news on society.
In Kenya, experts have highlighted that misinformation has reduced the uptake of essential vaccinations like the HPV vaccine putting young girls at risk of cervical cancer.
Children, in particular, are highly vulnerable to misinformation due to their still-developing critical thinking and discernment skills.
We integrate mental health into digital literacy
A Step-by-Step Journey Toward Digital Confidence
Our initiative, Digital Minds, Healthy Hearts, empowers young learners to develop both digital confidence and emotional resilience.
Through engaging activities and guided workshops, children learn to identify misinformation, recognize instances of cyberbullying and exploitation, and spot websites that share pornographic materials.
They also practice kindness online and learn how to protect their mental well-being in an increasingly connected world. The program fosters critical thinking, empathy, and responsible digital citizenship, helping every child thrive safely and confidently online.
Building Awareness and Critical Thinking
Practicing Responsibility and Respect
Empowering Digital Ambassadors
Our Activities
FACTCHECKING
Harnessing the Potential of Young Fact-Checkers at Red Rose Academy
PLAY AND LEARN
We Engage Children And Youth In Learn and Play To Help Them Think Critically And Fight Against Misinformation
What is Misinformation?
Understanding Misinformation: Empowering the Next Generation