Digicel Foundation Promotes Safer Internet Use for Children Through SIT Programme

Kingston, Jamaica — February 10, 2026 - As part of its ongoing commitment to creating safer digital spaces for children, the Digicel Foundation, in partnership with STEM Builders Learning Hub and Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2025, Brithney Clarke, hosted Safer Internet Day activities at the Mico Practising Primary School and Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls in Kingston yesterday (Tuesday, February 10, 2026). More than 600 students were engaged through interactive presentations and discussions aimed at educating young people on responsible and secure internet use.

The sessions covered critical digital safety topics, including cyberbullying, data privacy, password management, digital footprints, and identifying online scams. Presentations were tailored to age groups, ensuring the content was relatable and accessible for all students.

Kavelle Hylton, CEO of STEM Builders Learning Hub, emphasised the importance of adapting digital safety education to children's everyday experiences. “We present information based on the age groups, but overall, all our kids use the internet. These presentations are very interactive as they draw on real-life examples where students can relate. We also have gamified presentations for them based on their grade,” Hylton explained.

These visits form part of the Foundation’s Safer Internet Together (SIT) Programme, a year‑long initiative that brings digital literacy and online safety education to schools and youth groups across Jamaica.

Charmaine Daniels, CEO of the Digicel Foundation, highlighted the programme’s growing impact.

“Since 2025, we have impacted over 25,000 students in more than 115 schools across Jamaica. Our target is to reach 150 schools by March 2026. We have also expanded into service clubs, the elderly and community groups because everyone uses the internet. Thanks to our amazing partners for joining us on this mission,” Daniels said.

The SIT Programme is supported by a wide network of partners, including The Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Macmillan Education, Sunshine Snacks, Kool 97 FM, and UNICEF Jamaica.