About Better Internet for Kids (BIK)

What is Better Internet for Kids?

The Digital Agenda for Europe aims to have every European digital. Children have particular needs and vulnerabilities on the internet; however, the internet also provides a place of opportunities for children to access knowledge, to communicate, to develop their skills and to improve their job perspectives and employability.

Better Internet for Kids (BIK) is a European initiative that strives to create
a better internet for Europe’s children and youth.

Underpinned by the European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+), it provides information, guidance and resources on better internet issues from the joint Insafe-INHOPE network of Safer Internet Centres in Europe, and other key stakeholders.

Did you know that the origins of BIK date as back as 1999? The history of BIK explores the policy roadmap to learn more about the BIK initiative timeline, key events and campaigns, previous initiatives with industry, and the evaluation process.

Policy background

Discover the main policy and legislation underpinning the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) initiative.

European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

The European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+) aims for accessible, age-appropriate and informative online content and services that are in children's best interests.

The Digital Services Act (DSA)

The Digital Services Act (DSA) aims to create a safer digital space where the fundamental rights of users are protected and to establish a level playing field for businesses.

The EU Action plan against cyberbullying

In February 2026, the European Commission adopted the EU Action plan against cyberbullying, aiming to give children, parents, carers and educators the tools to report and stop cyberbullying.

Explore the joint Insafe-INHOPE network

Safer Internet Centres

Insafe and INHOPE work together through a network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs) across Europe – typically co-funded by the European Union and comprising an awareness centre, helpline, hotline and youth panel. Find out more about services in your country.

SIC+

Learn more about the global partners in the Safer Internet Centre plus (SIC+) programme.

Select a country to see the SIC+

Armenia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brazil

Colombia

Egypt

Ghana

Kenya

Kosovo

Mexico

Montenegro

Morocco

Pakistan

South Africa

Discover the BIK initiatives

Explore the many initiatives, activities, events and campaigns organised under BIK.

BIK Youth

The BIK Youth Programme provides diverse opportunities for engagement and participation. Young people contribute to several groups within the programme.

Campaigns

A variety of campaigns and events are organised, or attended, within the framework of Better Internet for Kids.

Safer Internet Day

Each February, stakeholders across the globe join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially children and young people.

Safer Internet Forum (SIF)

SIF is a key annual international conference in Europe where policymakers, researchers, law enforcement bodies, youth, parents and caregivers, teachers, NGOs, industry representatives, experts and other relevant actors come together to discuss the latest trends, opportunities, risks and solutions related to child online safety and making the internet a better place.