In February 2025, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of North Macedonia, through the ongoing MKSafeNet project, proudly celebrated Safer Internet Day (SID) with a nationwide campaign that combined creativity, education, and collaboration. As North Macedonia works toward establishing its first official Safer Internet Centre (SIC), this year’s SID events served as a vital step in building public awareness and preparing the foundation for long-term digital safety.
The central event, held on 10th February, brought together over 567 participants, including students, teachers, policymakers, and digital safety advocates. At the heart of the event was a student art contest, where more than 300 pupils from grades 1 to 9 submitted drawings illustrating their understanding of online safety. Their artwork, filled with imagination and strong digital values, created a colourful, youth-driven narrative about responsible internet use.
The Minister of Digital Transformation delivered a keynote speech reaffirming the government’s commitment to developing a safer online environment and the SIC infrastructure. Students then took part in hands-on workshops on topics such as cyberbullying, data privacy, and safe social media habits. These sessions were designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and empowering.
One of the day’s highlights was a short youth presentation, where two students shared their reflections on what being safe online means to them. While not a formal panel, their voices added a meaningful layer to the event’s interactivity. The day concluded on a high note with music and poetry performances, including a live set from local artist Pajak and a themed DJ show that carried forward the message of digital wellbeing in an entertaining format.
Beyond the central celebration, the MKSafeNet team, alongside 10 partner organisations, conducted outreach visits to five schools throughout the country. These sessions reached an additional 500 students and educators through classroom presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. The goal was to bring the SID message beyond the capital and make it accessible to communities in different regions of North Macedonia.
Although the national helpline and hotline services are still under development and were not active during this year’s campaign, their future inclusion remains a top priority. The MKSafeNet project is working toward integrating these services as part of a fully functioning SIC by the end of the project cycle.
What made SID 2025 special was the way it created space for young people to lead the conversation, through art, voice, and engagement, and brought institutions together in shared purpose. For a country still in the early stages of formalising its digital safety infrastructure, this year’s actions show that progress is not only possible but already underway.
As we continue building toward North Macedonia’s first Safer Internet Centre, SID 2025 served not just as an event, but as a movement: one that will shape how we protect and empower future generations in the digital age.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in North Macedonia on their SID page on our platform!
Further information about the North Macedonian Safer Internet Centre will soon be available on the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) public portal, including links to its national websites and other contact information. Similar information can be found on the BIK portal for all Safer Internet Centres in Europe.
In February 2025, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of North Macedonia, through the ongoing MKSafeNet project, proudly celebrated Safer Internet Day (SID) with a nationwide campaign that combined creativity, education, and collaboration. As North Macedonia works toward establishing its first official Safer Internet Centre (SIC), this year’s SID events served as a vital step in building public awareness and preparing the foundation for long-term digital safety.
The central event, held on 10th February, brought together over 567 participants, including students, teachers, policymakers, and digital safety advocates. At the heart of the event was a student art contest, where more than 300 pupils from grades 1 to 9 submitted drawings illustrating their understanding of online safety. Their artwork, filled with imagination and strong digital values, created a colourful, youth-driven narrative about responsible internet use.
The Minister of Digital Transformation delivered a keynote speech reaffirming the government’s commitment to developing a safer online environment and the SIC infrastructure. Students then took part in hands-on workshops on topics such as cyberbullying, data privacy, and safe social media habits. These sessions were designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and empowering.
One of the day’s highlights was a short youth presentation, where two students shared their reflections on what being safe online means to them. While not a formal panel, their voices added a meaningful layer to the event’s interactivity. The day concluded on a high note with music and poetry performances, including a live set from local artist Pajak and a themed DJ show that carried forward the message of digital wellbeing in an entertaining format.
Beyond the central celebration, the MKSafeNet team, alongside 10 partner organisations, conducted outreach visits to five schools throughout the country. These sessions reached an additional 500 students and educators through classroom presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises. The goal was to bring the SID message beyond the capital and make it accessible to communities in different regions of North Macedonia.
Although the national helpline and hotline services are still under development and were not active during this year’s campaign, their future inclusion remains a top priority. The MKSafeNet project is working toward integrating these services as part of a fully functioning SIC by the end of the project cycle.
What made SID 2025 special was the way it created space for young people to lead the conversation, through art, voice, and engagement, and brought institutions together in shared purpose. For a country still in the early stages of formalising its digital safety infrastructure, this year’s actions show that progress is not only possible but already underway.
As we continue building toward North Macedonia’s first Safer Internet Centre, SID 2025 served not just as an event, but as a movement: one that will shape how we protect and empower future generations in the digital age.
Learn more about Safer Internet Day activities in North Macedonia on their SID page on our platform!
Further information about the North Macedonian Safer Internet Centre will soon be available on the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) public portal, including links to its national websites and other contact information. Similar information can be found on the BIK portal for all Safer Internet Centres in Europe.
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