Vodafone launches AmanTECH
Vodafone Qatar yesterday launched AmanTECH, the telecommunication company’s aid programme for online child and youth safety.
AmanTECH, which stands for “Safe Technology”, aims at promoting digital literacy amongst parents and improving children’s digital safety.
It helps to raise parents’ and children’s awareness about safe internet use and their digital rights.
AmanTECH’s launch brought together a prestigious line-up of speakers including Aysha Al Mudehki, Executive Director of Injaz Qatar and Founder of Roudha Centre, Dr. Raymond Hamden.
In its first year, AmanTECH will reach out to 50,000 students aged between 5 to 17; 15,000 teachers; and 25,000 parents.
The programme will adopt a three-pronged approach with a focus on awareness, education and technical support.
AmanTECH will entail a number of awareness campaigns during 2014. There will be an online source for information and tips for parents and teachers.
Vodafone will publish magazines and newsletters to create awareness for parents and teachers
Dedicated Vodafone tech experts will impart valuable knowledge and advice for digital parenting, in addition to how-to guides and children’s educational games.
