JOURNEY WITH DA NANG’S YOUTH TO BUILD A HEALTHY AND FRIENDLY CITY — FROM A SAFE AND CIVILIZED DIGITAL SPACE
Da Nang, October 18–19, 2025 — The Da Nang Youth Union, in collaboration with UNICEF Viet Nam, successfully organized two training sessions on “Safe and Civilized Use of the Internet and Social Media” for nearly 200 youth union officials, teachers, and young members working in wards, communes, and schools across the city.
This activity is part of the “Child-Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) – Da Nang, 2023–2026” and the “Healthy Cities for Adolescents (HCA-II)” project, funded by Fondation Botnar and managed by Ecorys. The initiative aims to enhance adolescents’ digital literacy and promote safe and responsible online behavior, contributing to a safer, healthier learning and living environment that supports young people’s mental well-being.
With the participation of technology experts from VNPT Da Nang and VNPT Cyber Immunity, the training provided participants with practical knowledge and hands-on exercises on identifying fake news, protecting personal data, preventing online bullying and exploitation, and fostering respectful and positive online interactions.
According to Ms. Truong Thi Ngoc Phuong, Deputy Head of the Youth and Adolescent Affairs Committee – Viet Nam Fatherland Front Committee of Da Nang City: “The digital space offers many opportunities for learning and creativity, yet it also poses risks. Equipping young people with safe and responsible digital skills is a key factor in helping them grow into resilient and compassionate individuals.”
The program not only strengthened the capacity of educators, youth union officers, and young members but also encouraged adolescents’ proactive participation in building safe and healthy learning environments — both online and offline. This represents a concrete step in Da Nang’s journey to becoming a truly child- and adolescent-friendly city — a place where every child and young person is heard, protected, and empowered to thrive.
Sources: Da Nang Youth Union
