The Africa Online Safety Platform Announced as a Winner in the Responsible Technology – Education or Literacy Platform Category for The 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
Developed by Impact Amplifier and supported by Google.org, the Africa Online Safety (AOS) Platform provides a rich repository of research, education content, funding opportunities and ways to seek help if an online crime has occurred. This site is intended to address the complexity of understanding what online safety issues are affecting different parts of Africa, how to keep yourself and young people safe online, how to teach online safety formally in schools and at home, funding opportunities for safety innovators, and how to get help if a crime or other violation has occurred.
The Anthem Awards, launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, honours the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organisations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, it is defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honours work across seven core causes.
Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Judges for the 4th Annual Anthem Awards include Janine Brady, Managing Director of Communications, Schmidt Futures, Haven Ley SVP, Program Strategy, Investments and Comms., CSO, Pivotal Ventures, Roma McCaig, Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer, REI Co-op, Wendy R. Weiser, Vice President, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice, Brett Peters, Global Lead, TikTok for Good, TikTok, C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo, Aurora James, Activist and Fashion Designer, Fifteen Percent Pledge, Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine, Trovon Williams, Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Communications, NAACP, and Singleton Beato, Global EVP, Chief DEI Officer, McCann Worldgroup, and many others.
“The Anthem Awards were born out of the desire to amplify and celebrate the voices that are creating sustainable change and to inspire others to take action,” said Patricia McLoughlin, Anthem Awards General Manager. “In a year where so much is at stake, it is incredibly important to recognise impact work and celebrate the progress happening globally. Congratulations to all of this year’s Winners.”
“Receiving this recognition for the Africa Online Safety Platform affirms the critical need for accessible and actionable online safety resources tailored to Africa’s unique challenges. We’re privileged to empower communities across the continent with tools to create safer digital spaces and drive meaningful change.” – Tanner Methvin, Impact Amplifier for the Africa Online Safety Platform
The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive season yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide.
Find The Africa Online Safety Platform Online
Website: africaonlinesafety.
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Instagram: @africaonlinesafetyplatform
LinkedIn: Africa Online Safety Platform
About The Webby Awards
Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honour” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organisation honouring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include WP Engine, LinkedIn, Meltwater, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Vox Media, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, The Hustle, Morning Brew, Passionfruit, Embedded, Link in Bio, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA, Vote Save America, and The Publish Press.
Find The Anthem Awards Online
Website: anthemawards.com
Facebook: facebook.com/
Instagram: @anthemawards
LinkedIn: The Anthem Awards
