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Starting today, 500 Internet Ambassadors will help spread the message of proper and safe use of the Internet to youngsters, parents and teachers under a Government-funded education campaign "Be NetWise", which was officially launched today (September 11).
The campaign is a one-year education programme under which Internet Ambassadors, leaders and programme officers are recruited to help promote the proper use of the Internet through territory-wide and district promotional and educational activities. Messages such as respect for personal data privacy and intellectual property rights, avoidance of Internet addiction, and protection against computer virus attacks will be featured.
Addressing the launching ceremony, the Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Gregory So, said: "The campaign will help enhance the technology know-how and positive understanding of the Internet world among primary and junior secondary students as well as their parents and teachers.
"The Internet allows us to have instant access to knowledge for our studies, work and daily lives, broadening our horizons and social circles. While we enjoy the benefits brought about by it, we should also be aware of the potential hazards in the Internet world so as to protect ourselves and those close to us from being hurt."
Under the programme, participating organisations, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and 13 other youth-related non-government organisations will put on large-scale promotional events, roving exhibitions, training courses, school talks and inter-school activities and pay home visits in the coming year. Technical support and enquiry hotline services will also be provided.
For more details of the programme, please call 3971 1000 or visit the website at www.be-netwise.hk.
Ends/Friday, September 11, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:45
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