MEET OUR DIGITAL YOUTH AMBASSADORS!

After a thorough recruitment process in the spring of 2025, NORDREF and the Game Changer project are proud to present the Digital Youth Ambassadors, who are dedicated to making the internet a safer, more inclusive space for young people across the Nordic region. By championing online safety, digital rights, and democratic participation, they engage directly with policymakers, social media platforms, and youth organizations to influence meaningful change. Through national and international conferences and assemblies, they share insights and best practices, analyze digital challenges across countries using the Nordic Navigator tool, and contribute to the development of long-term solutions that enhance online safety and inclusivity for youth.

As part of the Game Changer project — funded by Erasmus+ and active in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland — these ambassadors blend gaming, research, and activism to strengthen young people’s cyber citizenship. Their work involves advocating for digital literacy and safer online environments, representing youth perspectives in policy discussions, and promoting inclusive digital cultures. They collaborate with public authorities, participate in virtual and in-person meetings across the Nordic region, and contribute to policy analysis to identify gaps and propose improvements in digital rights legislation.

In addition to their advocacy and research roles, Digital Youth Ambassadors actively engage their peers through gaming events and digital initiatives designed to promote safe online practices. They help develop tools like the Nordic Navigator to combat online harms and create informational materials aimed at stakeholders to encourage the adoption of best practices. Leveraging social media and streaming platforms, they produce digital content that inspires and empowers young people to take an active role in shaping their digital futures.