Thanks to the amazing donations in memory of our beloved Josh that exceeded £13,000, Plan International have been able to undertake some phenomenal work.
The funds have now been directed to a project in Vietnam that helps young people learn how to stay safe online. The programme supports teenagers in Ha Giang, a region where many families face real challenges and where young people can be especially vulnerable.
The project is working to support around 7,500 young people in Ha Giang by helping them build the online safety skills they need to protect themselves. Ha Giang is a border area where many children, especially those from ethnic minority communities, face extra challenges such as language barriers and limited opportunities. This makes them more vulnerable to risks like trafficking and early marriage.
Because so much of this exploitation now happens through online networks, the programme focuses on teaching safe internet use in local secondary schools. It also includes sessions within the community and training for 240 teachers so they can better recognise warning signs and support students who may be at risk.
Josh’s project will also work towards providing extra equipment, allowing even more classes to get involved in the project and benefit from the training.
The project teaches students practical online safety skills and works with local teachers so they can spot risks and support their pupils. Josh’s project will go towards providing extra equipment, which means more classes will be able to take part.
Thank you again to everyone who donated in Josh’s honour, your support is making a genuine difference.