‘Safety First: Know the Law, Stay Smart Online’

Empowering Thai youth under the Y-Voice Project to advocate for online safety policies

On June 1–2, 2025, World Vision Foundation of Thailand brought together 34 youth participants and staff to join a workshop under the project ‘Empowering Voices of Children and Youth Coalition Led Policies for Online Safety (Y-Voice Project).’ The event was organised by ECPAT Foundation to promote knowledge, understanding, and skills to address threats in the digital world.

The training was led by expert speakers from various organisations, including ECPAT Foundation, The HUG Project Thailand, and the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC) Task Force. These experts shared legal knowledge related to children and youth, as well as guidance on safe online practices.

Kanok Srireang, Chiang Mai – Lampang Programme Manager, World Vision Thailand, spoke about the background and vision of the organisation regarding child protection:

“Through collaboration between World Vision Thailand and ECPAT Foundation, the project titled ‘Empowering Voices of Children and Youth Coalition Led Policies for Online Safety’ was launched. World Vision Thailand supported youth leaders from Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai, along with staff as their mentors, to participate in this initiative. The goal is to equip children and youth with resilience, knowledge, and skills to protect themselves from online threats. Most importantly, they will be able to share what they have learned with peers in their communities and raise awareness to prevent any child from falling victim to online sexual exploitation.”

The training included engaging activities for children and youth, such as:

Learning about ‘Identity Wheel’ – exploring personal identity and promoting acceptance of diverse thoughts and identities
Analysing local contexts through community mapping – identifying safe zones, vulnerable areas, and community resources
Understanding ‘Online Grooming’ – learning about this emerging threat where perpetrators build trust to exploit children sexually
Online harassment process – from targeting and secrecy to emotional manipulation and behavioural control
Prevention strategy – using the ‘NO – GO – TELL’ method when facing risky situations

Jaruwan, or Wan, a 17-year-old Grade 12 student from Chiang Mai, shared:

“I was glad and excited to join this training. I gained many new experiences, learning about online media, related laws, and making new friends from different schools and areas. One of the most valuable things I gained was the confidence to think, act, and express myself. These are skills I can apply in many areas of life. What I am most proud of is being a voice for youth issues and sharing what I have learned with others, helping them understand how to protect themselves from sexual abuse using the ‘No – Go – Tell’ approach.”

World Vision Foundation of Thailand, as a key partner in child protection, is committed to reducing abuse, exploitation, and all forms of violence. We focus on creating safe environments for children, both in the family and community.

We empower children to learn how to protect themselves from abuse and exploitation through life skills training and by providing safe spaces for them to express their concerns. These efforts are supported by comprehensive child protection mechanisms and services.

We also encourage children to value themselves and others, have hope, and envision a meaningful future, because we believe that “a world free from violence against children is possible.”

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