Who We Are
We are a multi-award-winning nonprofit committed to digital wellbeing and tackling all forms of bullying and abuse online. We work toward an inclusive internet where everyone is free to communicate, learn, play, and express themselves without fear.
Founded in 2010, The Cybersmile Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization in the U.S. and a registered charity in the U.K.
Our Mission
Everyone should have an equal right to access and enjoy our connected world.
Online problems and the impact that they can have on our mental and physical health are holding many back from enjoying the benefits that access to the internet can provide.
What We Do
Our programs and initiatives are a combination of year-round research, education, and support services, as well as planned brand partner and awareness activities.
Initiatives
Authentic campaigns, live events, PSAs, and brand purpose moments.
Research
Regular research, data reports, public opinion, and key insights.
Education
Interactive resources, workshops, toolkits, and training programs.
Support
Scalable support services, mentorship, community events, and safety tools.
Core Values
We continue to honor our original core values that were established at the time of Cybersmile's founding. Our four core values remain:
Compassion
We believe that kindness and compassion empowers people to become the best version of themselves as well as effective allies to those in need.
Inclusion
We believe that everybody should have equal access to the benefits of our connected world regardless of their identity, ethnicity, ableness or beliefs.
Equality
We believe that everyone should be able to use connected technology without experiencing prejudice against their gender, sexuality or preferred identity.
Freedom
We believe that everybody should be free to express themselves, communicate, learn, work, and play through technology without fear.
Cybersmile Network
Our international network of partners, experts, academics, and public figures ensures that we always lead through impact, experience, and expertise.
Partners
Leading brands and organizations across various industries.
Advisors
Experts in mental health, wellbeing, parenting, online safety, and education.
Ambassadors
Public figures, creators, artists, advocates, athletes, and gamers.
Patrons
Decorated leaders in the fields of health, education, media, and law.
Tri-Pillar Model
Our Tri-Pillar model is based on three primary areas or pillars of activity: Awareness, Education, and Support. We believe that a focus on all three of these pillars is important to achieve maxiumum social impact and meaningful societal change.
Our Tri-Pillar model provides strong program foundations with opportunity for balanced growth, scalability and sustainability.
Impact Summary
Our strategy for program and initiative delivery enables us to have a powerful impact both on and offline.
Accessible
Programs and experiences that are accessible and inclusive.
Impactful
Activities and resources that positively impact and change the lives of millions.
Inclusive
Free, dynamic education programs for users of all ages.
Trusted
Long-term partnerships with leading brands and organizations.
Engaged
Social media community of more than 2 million active users.
Influential
A diverse range of official ambassadors to further our mission.
Proactive
Frequent campaigns and initiatives that build healthy communities.
Recognized
50+ industry awards and nominations for our initiatives.
Featured Partners
We are fortunate to work alongside some of the world's leading brands and organizations who have helped us further our mission.
Feedback & Comments
We are proud to consistently receive positive feedback and messages of support from current and previous partners.
"Instagram is proud to be working alongside The Cybersmile Foundation. Like Cybersmile, we share a belief that all forms of digital abuse, harassment and bullying are as unacceptable online as they are offline."
"Cybersmile is one of our main partners worldwide. Their feedback and support has been instrumental to us as we have continued to grow. Cybersmile's insights into online abuse, swift support and ongoing collaboration with Twitter make them a key partner."
"With Cybersmile we saw an organization with a history of forming deep partnerships with brands, working together to deliver truly ground-breaking campaigns to educate and raise awareness."
"We spoke with several different organizations but immediately felt on the same page with Cybersmile. The fact that their team had direct experience with beauty cyberbullying was also important for us as it meant that they understood the issue."
"We couldn't have found a better partner for this important mission than Cybersmile. Their dedication to tackling all forms of digital abuse and bullying online by building a safer, more positive digital community aligns perfectly with BRITA's goals."
FAQs
Useful Information
Organization & Model
An introduction to The Cybersmile Foundation
Cybersmile office and headquarters locations
Understanding our Tri-Pillar model
Registration Details
Registered nonprofit information for Cybersmile in the US
Registered charity information for Cybersmile in the UK
Safety Policies
Safeguarding Information
Our commitment to safeguarding service users
Purpose and scope of safeguarding policies
Accessibility Framework
Our long-term commitment to accessibility
Meeting the highest accessibility standards
The future of accessibility for Cybersmile
Data & Privacy
Data protection and privacy compliance
Our policy for collecting and storing personal information
Requesting personal information be updated or deleted
Expert Network
Advisory Team
Overview of the Cybersmile Advisory Panel
Activities and responsibilities of the Cybersmile Advisory Panel
Criteria for selecting Cybersmile Advisory Panel members
Partnerships & Proposals
Partnership Basics
Becoming a Cybersmile partner
Corporate fundraising for Cybersmile
Opportunities for sponsoring the Cybersmile website
Following up on partnership proposals