What we do
- About Us
Watoto Watch Network (WWN)
is a child focused non-profit organization that is taking the lead in raising awareness on Child Online Protection by implementing informative and sensitization programs on internet safety. We work directly with children and young people, between the ages of 6 and 18years, on a weekly basis, as well as parents, teachers and professionals.
Our program aims to raise alertness on how to be safe online while promoting positive internet use and experiences. Watoto Watch Network was founded in 2013.
Our Mission.
Create a safer, more secure online environment for children and young people.
Annual Child Online Safety Awareness
Watoto Watch Network is dedicated to ensuring children’s online safety through comprehensive education and awareness programs. Our day to day is training students and teachers on navigating the digital world safely.
Additionally, we provide training for parents to help them understand and manage online risks for their children. We also educate law enforcement officers on the latest digital threats to enhance their ability to protect children from online predators.
By engaging stakeholders in the ICT industry, including tech companies and policymakers, we advocate for child-friendly policies and technologies. Together, we aim to build a safer online community for our children.
Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day (SID) is a day set aside Globally to promote safer and more responsible use of the internet/online technology and computer devices. Since 2014, under the coordination of Watoto Watch Network, in Kenya, the day has seen success and growth in active participants from 4 institutions (2014) to 56 institutions in 2024.
Safer Internet Day is celebrated in approximately 180 countries and territories worldwide. This year is Kenya’s 11th Edition of commemorating Safer Internet Day. The Safer Internet Day slogan is “Together for a better internet” which encourages everyone to join the movement, to participate, and to make the most of the internet’s potential to bring people together.
The campaign aims to reach out to children and young people, parents and careers, teachers, educators and social workers, as well as industry, decision-makers and politicians, to encourage everyone to play their part in creating a better internet. Join us in commemorating SID 2025!
Digital Rights and Data Protection
Research and experience have repeatedly shown that keeping children safe from harm requires school administration and child protection agencies to record, analyze and understand the significance of the information they have about them.
In Kenya, the right to privacy to children is found in the Data Protection Act and The Children’s Act 2022 that guarantees every child’s right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law. We seek to enhance the capacities of School Administrators and Child Protection partners in the country so as to enable them to promote Digital rights and ensure data protection of children.
Reporting
Children IGF (Internet Governance Forum)
The Kenya Children’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is an annual event organized by Watoto Watch Network, in collaboration with the Kenya ICT Network (KICTANet). This forum provides a platform for children to share their perspectives and experiences regarding Internet use and safety.
On this program we create awareness on the benefits of the internet and how children can use the internet positively. We lobby for connectivity in schools so as to bridge the digital divide in Kenya We have connected some schools to internet. Engaging young leaners in Digital Literacy programs
Policy and Lobbying
Ensure Child Participation in Policy development on ICT related matters. Lobby and Advocate for Child Online Safety Policies.
Child participation, the development of policies, & supporting schools in incorporating Child Protection Policies in their institutions. We are Co-organizers of the Kenya Youth IGF.
To ensure child participation in the development of all ICT documents and policies in Kenya
Project M
Project M [Mentorship] is a Child Online Safety and Digital Literacy holiday program, that takes place in informal settlements for children coming from low income backgrounds. These project aims to educate children about the responsible and effective use of digital technology.
This project teaches children how to operate computers, and navigate social media and online communication platforms in a safe and responsible manner. The workshop could cover topics such as online privacy and security, cyberbullying, and digital footprint management.
Child Online Safety Annual Theater play
We staged the First Child Online Safety Play at The Kenya National Theater. Theater method can be an effective teaching tool as it allows students to actively engage with the material through role-playing and improvisation.
This can help to make the learning experience more interactive and memorable, which can lead to greater retention of information.
Theater performances helps students develop important skills such as public speaking, teamwork, and critical thinking. Theater performances also helps to break the monotony of traditional classroom teaching and make it more interesting for students. The play was targeting children, young people, parents, teachers and guardians.
Child Tech County Consortium
The Child Tech Counties Consortium is a collaborative network of grassroots organizations across Kenya, led by Watoto Watch Network, dedicated to promoting digital inclusion and online safety for children.
Our goal is to ensure all children in Kenya have equitable access to digital technology, empowering and protecting them in the digital age.
We focus on gaining access and distributing digital resources through our network, sharing expertise and best practices, and conducting joint training and capacity-building programs. Our activities cover digital literacy, child online protection, data protection, internet connectivity, STEM programs, digital rights, and inclusion.
By working together, we aim to create a safer and more inclusive digital environment where every child in Kenya can thrive.