GoSafely incorporates Foróige’s Connect Safely programme which helps young people to navigate online spaces in a safe manner. It establishes best practice policies and guidance on safe online engagement, as well as good social media practice and safety guidelines. Foróige were commissioned by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to create the Connect Safely Programme on behalf of the youth sector.

Connect Safely is a programme designed for 12-18 year olds. It promotes safer use of digital resources, equipping young people with the skills to safely benefit from being online, while also empowering young people to safely participate in their online communities as positive and proactive digital citizens.

Covering topics such as cyberbullying, wellbeing, privacy, misinformation, gaming and gambling, and online relationships, along with an emphasis on cultivating digital leadership and resilience, the programme has been developed to engage young people in safe digital learning experiences where they can learn, connect, and be creative in an informed and empowered way.

To learn more about GoSafely and the Connect Safely Programme please contact:

Anthony O’Connor

[email protected]

Connect Safely Training 

We have in-person and online training which is interactive and uses experiential learning techniques to equip participants with the skills needed to facilitate the programme with young people aged 12-18 years. To register for the training, please complete the Training Registration Form.

If you are a Foróige staff member, please use Business World to register.