The aim of the project was to develop and disseminate a set of educational tools on safe use of social media. The partners set themselves the following tasks: 1) preparation of a handbook for educators with practical methods of work and an analysis of risks (IO1); 2) preparation of a youth-friendly compendium with interactive methods and infographics (IO2); 3) development of a project website with interactive content and video guides; 4) awareness‑raising activities for youth, parents and teachers; and 5) strengthening cooperation between youth organisations and experts from different countries. In addition, the project sought to empower young people to become responsible digital citizens and to promote awareness of online rights and responsibilities. Partners aimed to foster peer-to-peer learning by encouraging youth to co-create content and share experiences across borders. Another objective was to build a network of organisations committed to safe social media, enabling ongoing exchange of resources and best practices beyond the project timeline. The consortium also intended to develop a replicable model that could be adopted by other small organisations wishing to address cyberbullying and digital safety through international
The Safe Social Media project was conceived in response to growing threats in cyberspace – hate speech, cyberbullying, disinformation and manipulative practices targeting young people. Young people and educators often lack the tools to use social media consciously and safely, and traditional education programmes do not keep up with rapidly changing challenges. Partners from Germany, Poland and Cyprus identified the need for a structured and accessible resource that would educate youth workers, teachers and young people on digital safety. Surveys conducted by the partners showed that a majority of youth workers lacked structured resources on digital safety and felt ill equipped to counter cyberbullying cases. The project therefore aimed to fill this gap by creating practical tools and fostering cross country cooperation between youth organisations. It also aligned with broader European priorities on digital literacy, inclusion and safe online environments, emphasising the need for accessible materials in multiple languages. In addition to producing educational tools, the project sought to raise awareness about the psychological and social consequences of online violence, stimulate critical thinking about media messages and empower