Building Smarter, Safer, and More Responsible Digital Citizens
Applications Now Open
The internet is changing faster than ever. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we learn, communicate, create content, and make decisions. At the same time, challenges such as misinformation, privacy risks, online scams, and harmful digital behaviors continue to grow.
To thrive in this rapidly evolving digital world, young people need more than technical skills—they need the knowledge, critical thinking, and values required to become responsible digital citizens.
Digital Citizenship 2026 (DC26) is the third cohort of digizen’s flagship digital literacy and online empowerment program, designed to equip youth with practical skills to navigate the AI-powered internet safely, critically, and responsibly.
Program Details
- Program: Digital Citizenship 2026 (Cohort III)
- Mode: Fully Online
- Language: Tamil
- Target Age: 18–30 Years
- Sessions: 4 Interactive Online Sessions
- Certificate: Awarded upon successful completion
- Scholarship: All selected participants will receive full sponsorship to participate in the program.
What is Digital Citizenship 2026?
Digital Citizenship 2026 is a four-session learning journey that helps participants understand how digital technologies influence their lives and how they can use these technologies responsibly for personal growth and positive social impact.
The program combines interactive learning, expert-led sessions, practical activities, discussions, and peer engagement to help participants become confident and informed digital citizens.
Participants will explore emerging technologies, online safety, information verification, digital rights, and positive online engagement through a future-focused curriculum designed for today’s digital realities.
Why Join DC26?
Today’s digital world requires new skills.
Whether you’re a student, youth leader, content creator, educator, activist, or young professional, DC26 will help you:
- Understand how Artificial Intelligence is shaping society
- Protect your privacy and digital identity
- Recognize and respond to online threats and scams
- Verify information before sharing it
- Identify misinformation and deepfakes
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Use digital platforms ethically and responsibly
- Create positive change through digital engagement
- Connect with like-minded young people across communities
Program Theme
Future-Ready Digital Citizenship
The DC26 curriculum is built around four essential pillars:
🤖 Use AI Responsibly
Understand how Artificial Intelligence influences the information you see, the decisions you make, and the opportunities available to you.
🔐 Protect Your Digital Identity
Learn how to secure your personal information, maintain privacy, and stay safe in an increasingly connected world.
🔍 Verify Information Online
Develop the skills needed to identify misinformation, detect manipulation, and make informed decisions online.
📢 Create Positive Digital Impact
Discover how digital platforms can be used to promote inclusion, advocacy, storytelling, and meaningful social change.
Program Benefits
Participants who successfully complete DC26 will:
Gain Future-Ready Skills
Develop practical digital competencies that are increasingly valuable in education, employment, and civic participation.
Improve Digital Safety
Learn how to safeguard personal information, manage privacy, and respond to online threats.
Strengthen Critical Thinking
Build the ability to assess online content critically and make informed decisions.
Become AI Literate
Understand the opportunities, limitations, and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence.
Build Information Resilience
Learn how to navigate misinformation, deepfakes, and manipulative content.
Expand Professional Networks
Connect with participants, trainers, and changemakers from diverse backgrounds.
Earn a Certificate
Participants who meet attendance requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Join the digizen Community
Become part of a growing network of young digital citizens committed to creating safer, more inclusive, and more informed online spaces.
Our Journey So Far
Digital Citizenship has evolved into one of digizen’s flagship youth development initiatives.
Over the years, the program has grown beyond Sri Lanka, engaging participants and communities across South and Southeast Asia.
Highlights
- Successfully completed two previous cohorts
- Participants from 10 countries
- Regional online learning programs
- Digital citizenship bootcamps and workshops
- Hundreds of youth empowered with digital skills
- Growing network of digital changemakers
Through these initiatives, digizen continues to support young people in becoming informed, resilient, and responsible participants in the digital world.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to:
- Youth aged 18–30
- University and college students
- Young professionals
- Youth leaders and volunteers
- Community activists
- Content creators
- Educators and trainers
- Anyone interested in digital literacy, AI, online safety, and responsible technology use
No technical background is required.
Certificate Requirements
The program consists of four sessions.
To receive a certificate, participants must:
- Attend at least three sessions
- Complete attendance and feedback requirements
- Actively participate in program activities
Join Digital Citizenship 2026 (Cohort III)
The future of the internet will be shaped by the choices we make today.
Join a new generation of digital citizens who are prepared to use technology responsibly, think critically, protect themselves online, and create positive impact in their communities.
Apply now and become part of Digital Citizenship 2026 (Cohort III).