About our SID activities
Workshops: 11 February 2025
Disinformation in the era of artificial intelligence
The main objective is to contribute to a more informed society, aware of this online reality and its real-world implications.
Target: Young people aged 14 to 25.
Online relationships – Beyond the digital realm
Relationships in the digital age go far beyond mere interactions on digital platforms, encompassing broader social, psychological, and cultural issues, particularly regarding online safety and its real-world implications.
Target: Young people aged 14 to 18.
Data detox – Digital detox
This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to understand the importance of digital privacy and the risks of reckless internet usage through discussions and practical exercises.
Target: Young people aged 14 to 18.
Being a digital citizen!
We will discuss safe and critical internet usage, respecting others online, and making responsible choices when navigating social media.
Target: Young people aged 6 to 10.
Digital citizenship through programming and robotics
Participants will engage in activities that involve programming robots and reflecting on how such work fits into the curriculum.
Target: Young people aged 6 to 10.
What is the internet
Workshop about internet risks, social networks, gaming and various aspects of digital transformation.
Target: Young people aged 6 to 10.
Learn to defend cyberspace with Minecraft! (partnership Visionarium Association)
SID PT is launching the Cyber Space Station Minecraft Education—an adventure, where you must help the CIS team and the crew combat hackers, eliminate viruses, and restore communications with Earth!
Target: Young people aged 6 to 10.
“Fake it to make it”
This social impact simulation game allows players to experience the process of creating and spreading fake news, preparing them to be more sceptical of the information they encounter online.
Target: Young people aged 12 to 18.
InGaming goes to schools (partnership with CDI)
The impact of video games on our daily lives. It's not about banning them, but understanding their benefits and possible challenges. It will be an interactive talk with room for questions and sharing experiences.
Target: Young people aged 12 to 18.
Influence yourself QB (partnership with Deco)
In this workshop we will explore the challenges that young consumers and children face in the digital world so that they recognise their digital rights and understand that nothing, nothing at all, is “FREE”!
Target: Young people aged 12 to 18.
Seminar: 11 February 2025
The afternoon concludes with the Digital citizenship education seminar, featuring discussions on media and digital literacy. The event opens with a keynote speech by Fernanda Bonacho, lecturer at the Higher school of communication and media studies, titled “Me and my freedom I do not know how to use – Challenges for media and digital literacy.”
This is followed by a panel on "Digital citizenship – Challenges and opportunities," with expert contributions, and concludes with the Youth Panel, "Connect with awareness – What does it mean to be a digital citizen?" featuring the Portuguese digital leaders.
The session closes with final remarks from the Coordinator of the ICT competence centre at the University of Aveiro, the Coordinator of the National cybersecurity centre, the Mayor of Aveiro, and the Deputy secretary of state for Education, followed by a networking event and the Aveiro of honour reception to mark the end of SID 2025.
Roadshow in kindergartens and health centres in the Aveiro region: 12 February
What we are doing to create a better internet...
In line with the SID slogan "Together for a better internet," we are committed to fostering digital citizenship through education and collaboration. By promoting media and digital literacy, we aim to empower individuals—particularly young people—to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and with confidence. In partnership with key stakeholders, we deliver resources, workshops, and initiatives that raise awareness of online risks, while highlighting the positive opportunities the internet offers.
Through the guidance of the Council of Europe’s Digital Citizenship Education framework, we help cultivate critical thinking, encourage respectful online communication, and promote ethical digital behaviour. Our efforts include educational programmes for schools, youth panels, and online campaigns, all designed to equip users with the skills necessary to make informed decisions and engage positively in digital communities.
By fostering a culture of digital inclusion and awareness, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, can benefit from a safe, secure, and empowering online experience. "Together for a better internet" is not just a slogan—it is a shared responsibility that we embrace by working alongside governments, educators, youth organisations, and other key partners to create a safer and more respectful digital environment for all.
About us
The primary goal of the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre (PT SIC) is to assist children and young people in navigating the unique challenges and opportunities presented by digital technologies. It aims to enhance their media literacy, foster resilience as responsible digital citizens, and continue its efforts to combat CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) and other illegal online content.
PT SIC runs an awareness-raising centre where children, parents, and educators can access a range of resources. These resources include age-appropriate content, from online safety tips and best practices to MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), all designed to promote a safer and more informed digital experience.
PT SIC is proud to introduce its innovative interactive platform, the CIS Cybersecurity Lab. This collaborative space leverages gamification strategies to engage users and raise awareness about the risks and opportunities of digital technologies, making cybersecurity education both interactive and impactful.
Through its numerous events and campaigns, PT SIC VIII actively develops and implements awareness-raising initiatives that engage directly with its target audiences. These initiatives are tailored to meet the specific needs of children, parents, educators, and other key stakeholders, providing them with valuable information and practical tools to navigate the digital world safely. By organising workshops, seminars, online campaigns, and interactive activities, PT SIC VIII fosters a deeper understanding of online safety, digital citizenship, and the responsible use of technology.
PT SIC continues to run the Youth Hub, its dynamic youth panel where children and young people can openly share their online experiences and engage in meaningful discussions about current digital trends. This platform provides a safe and supportive environment for young people to voice their opinions, raise concerns, and offer insights on topics such as online safety, social media use, digital well-being, and emerging technologies. The Youth Hub also serves as an educational space, offering workshops and activities that encourage critical thinking and equip young people with the tools to make informed decisions online. Through ongoing engagement, PT SIC ensures that the Youth Hub remains a valuable resource for empowering the next generation to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.
To support parents, educators, and children in navigating issues related to children's use of digital technologies, PT SIC operates a helpline and has strengthened its collaboration with the national 116111 service.
Another key service is its hotline for receiving, analysing, and processing CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) and other forms of illegal content. This service works in close partnership with the INHOPE network and serves as a crucial component of the national alert platform within the ICCAM technical infrastructure.
About our SID activities
Workshops: 11 February 2025
Disinformation in the era of artificial intelligence
The main objective is to contribute to a more informed society, aware of this online reality and its real-world implications.
Target: Young people aged 14 to 25.
Online relationships – Beyond the digital realm
Relationships in the digital age go far beyond mere interactions on digital platforms, encompassing broader social, psychological, and cultural issues, particularly regarding online safety and its real-world implications.
Target: Young people aged 14 to 18.
Data detox – Digital detox
This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to understand the importance of digital privacy and the risks of reckless internet usage through discussions and practical exercises.
Target: Young people aged 14 to 18.
Being a digital citizen!
We will discuss safe and critical internet usage, respecting others online, and making responsible choices when navigating social media.
Target: Young people aged 6 to 10.
Digital citizenship through programming and robotics
Participants will engage in activities that involve programming robots and reflecting on how such work fits into the curriculum.
Target: Young people aged 6 to 10.
What is the internet
Workshop about internet risks, social networks, gaming and various aspects of digital transformation.
Target: Young people aged 6 to 10.
Learn to defend cyberspace with Minecraft! (partnership Visionarium Association)
SID PT is launching the Cyber Space Station Minecraft Education—an adventure, where you must help the CIS team and the crew combat hackers, eliminate viruses, and restore communications with Earth!
Target: Young people aged 6 to 10.
“Fake it to make it”
This social impact simulation game allows players to experience the process of creating and spreading fake news, preparing them to be more sceptical of the information they encounter online.
Target: Young people aged 12 to 18.
InGaming goes to schools (partnership with CDI)
The impact of video games on our daily lives. It's not about banning them, but understanding their benefits and possible challenges. It will be an interactive talk with room for questions and sharing experiences.
Target: Young people aged 12 to 18.
Influence yourself QB (partnership with Deco)
In this workshop we will explore the challenges that young consumers and children face in the digital world so that they recognise their digital rights and understand that nothing, nothing at all, is “FREE”!
Target: Young people aged 12 to 18.
Seminar: 11 February 2025
The afternoon concludes with the Digital citizenship education seminar, featuring discussions on media and digital literacy. The event opens with a keynote speech by Fernanda Bonacho, lecturer at the Higher school of communication and media studies, titled “Me and my freedom I do not know how to use – Challenges for media and digital literacy.”
This is followed by a panel on "Digital citizenship – Challenges and opportunities," with expert contributions, and concludes with the Youth Panel, "Connect with awareness – What does it mean to be a digital citizen?" featuring the Portuguese digital leaders.
The session closes with final remarks from the Coordinator of the ICT competence centre at the University of Aveiro, the Coordinator of the National cybersecurity centre, the Mayor of Aveiro, and the Deputy secretary of state for Education, followed by a networking event and the Aveiro of honour reception to mark the end of SID 2025.
Roadshow in kindergartens and health centres in the Aveiro region: 12 February
What we are doing to create a better internet...
In line with the SID slogan "Together for a better internet," we are committed to fostering digital citizenship through education and collaboration. By promoting media and digital literacy, we aim to empower individuals—particularly young people—to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly, and with confidence. In partnership with key stakeholders, we deliver resources, workshops, and initiatives that raise awareness of online risks, while highlighting the positive opportunities the internet offers.
Through the guidance of the Council of Europe’s Digital Citizenship Education framework, we help cultivate critical thinking, encourage respectful online communication, and promote ethical digital behaviour. Our efforts include educational programmes for schools, youth panels, and online campaigns, all designed to equip users with the skills necessary to make informed decisions and engage positively in digital communities.
By fostering a culture of digital inclusion and awareness, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, can benefit from a safe, secure, and empowering online experience. "Together for a better internet" is not just a slogan—it is a shared responsibility that we embrace by working alongside governments, educators, youth organisations, and other key partners to create a safer and more respectful digital environment for all.
About us
The primary goal of the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre (PT SIC) is to assist children and young people in navigating the unique challenges and opportunities presented by digital technologies. It aims to enhance their media literacy, foster resilience as responsible digital citizens, and continue its efforts to combat CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) and other illegal online content.
PT SIC runs an awareness-raising centre where children, parents, and educators can access a range of resources. These resources include age-appropriate content, from online safety tips and best practices to MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), all designed to promote a safer and more informed digital experience.
PT SIC is proud to introduce its innovative interactive platform, the CIS Cybersecurity Lab. This collaborative space leverages gamification strategies to engage users and raise awareness about the risks and opportunities of digital technologies, making cybersecurity education both interactive and impactful.
Through its numerous events and campaigns, PT SIC VIII actively develops and implements awareness-raising initiatives that engage directly with its target audiences. These initiatives are tailored to meet the specific needs of children, parents, educators, and other key stakeholders, providing them with valuable information and practical tools to navigate the digital world safely. By organising workshops, seminars, online campaigns, and interactive activities, PT SIC VIII fosters a deeper understanding of online safety, digital citizenship, and the responsible use of technology.
PT SIC continues to run the Youth Hub, its dynamic youth panel where children and young people can openly share their online experiences and engage in meaningful discussions about current digital trends. This platform provides a safe and supportive environment for young people to voice their opinions, raise concerns, and offer insights on topics such as online safety, social media use, digital well-being, and emerging technologies. The Youth Hub also serves as an educational space, offering workshops and activities that encourage critical thinking and equip young people with the tools to make informed decisions online. Through ongoing engagement, PT SIC ensures that the Youth Hub remains a valuable resource for empowering the next generation to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.
To support parents, educators, and children in navigating issues related to children's use of digital technologies, PT SIC operates a helpline and has strengthened its collaboration with the national 116111 service.
Another key service is its hotline for receiving, analysing, and processing CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) and other forms of illegal content. This service works in close partnership with the INHOPE network and serves as a crucial component of the national alert platform within the ICCAM technical infrastructure.
