The Cybersmile Foundation
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| Founded | 2010 |
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| Type | International Non-profit Organization |
| Registration no. | 1147576 |
| Focus | Emotional support, practical advice, education, research, social media partnership |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Scott Freeman, Dan Raisbeck |
| Mission | The Cybersmile Foundation is committed to tackling all forms of digital abuse and bullying online, working to promote diversity and inclusion by building a safer, more positive digital community. |
| Website | www |
The Cybersmile Foundation is an international non-profit organisation providing support for victims of cyberbullying and online hate campaigns. The Cybersmile Foundation delivers advice, education and support to those affected and their families whilst promoting positive and productive use of the internet.
The Cybersmile Foundation was the first dedicated cyberbullying charity in the UK. The charity was founded by Scott Freeman and Daniel Raisbeck in 2010 in order to provide a central resource to tackle the issue of cyberbullying, and has since expanded to provide education and support worldwide. The Cybersmile Foundation became a registered charity in 2012. On 19 June 2014 The Cybersmile Foundation officially launched in the U.S. opening their Palo Alto branch. American girl group Fifth Harmony were announced as the official ambassadors on May 30, 2015.
The Cybersmile Foundation launched the first international Stop Cyberbullying Day on June 21, 2013 as a day of global positivity online. The day takes place annually on the third Friday in June.
To coincide with Stop Cyberbullying Day 2015, Cybersmile released original research carried out in partnership with Sugarscape, examining current teen attitudes towards online bullying and social media.
The report revealed that 55% had been cyberbullied while 35% admitted to having suffered up to five separate incidents of online abuse.
Intel launched their 'Diversity in Technology' initiative in 2015, working with a variety of partners, including The Cybersmile Foundation. The company have pledged $300 million over the next several years for the campaign, which focuses on a variety of different strands; Cybersmile are featured as part of the plan to increase inclusivity in the gaming industry and provide support for female gamers. On September 24, 2015 The Cybersmile Foundation launched their 'Gaming Support Centre' in partnership with Intel to "provide practical, emotional and legal support" to victims of abuse when gaming online.
In May 2014, The Cybersmile Foundation became media partners with online teen magazine Sugarscape, providing content for their young audience focused on online safety and promoting positivity on the internet.
We decided to partner with The Cybersmile Foundation not only because cyberbullying is a problem affecting many of our readers, but because Cybersmile have a unique ability to understand the teenagers and young adults of today. Through various initiatives and teaming up with relevant celebrities Cybersmile have gained credibility in the fickle world of social media, allowing them a position of influence over today’s youth.
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