Children in Ghana are going online younger than ever, often on a parent’s phone. Digital Parenting University gives parents and guardians the knowledge and confidence to guide them, with no technical background needed.
Many parents feel their children know more about phones and apps than they do. Digital Parenting University closes that gap. In friendly, practical sessions, parents and guardians learn how to set up devices safely, talk openly with their children about life online, spot the warning signs of harm and know where to turn for help. Through our CyberMum initiative, we also take these sessions to mothers in markets, churches, mosques and community groups.
The curriculum draws on UNICEF guidance and the ITU Guidelines on Child Online Protection for parents and educators, adapted for Ghanaian homes, languages and family values. Sessions are delivered in English and local languages.
Our approach is:
Our Digital Parenting University Program provides practical knowledge and skills that help children navigate the internet safely and responsibly.
The apps, games and platforms children use, why they love them, and where the risks lie.
Setting up phones, YouTube, TikTok and other apps with age-appropriate controls and privacy settings.
How to start open, calm conversations about strangers, sharing images, bullying and screen time.
Recognising signs of grooming, bullying or sextortion, and what to do, including calling the CyberClinic Helpline on 267.
The Digital Parenting University, DPU is an online based learning platform specifically designed for parents, guardians to get closely connected to their children and get interested and concerned in various online activities of their children.
Partner with GISF to run sessions for parents at your school, PTA, church, mosque, workplace or women’s group.
