AT CO., WE BELIEVE IN AN INCLUSIVE FUTURE WHERE EVERYONE CAN EXPRESS THEMSELVES FREELY AND LIVE THEIR TRUTH BOLDLY. WHEN WE CAN EXPRESS OURSELVES FREELY, WE SMILE MORE.
Our Cause
That's why for every CO. by Colgate product purchased in 2022, we will donate $1 to The Cybersmile Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to digital wellbeing and tackling all forms of bullying and abuse online, committing to a minimum donation of $200,000 and a maximum of $300,000.
CO. by Colgate has also sponsored a report by The Cybersmile Foundation titled, The State of Play Report: Gen Z & Identity Based Cyberbullying.
STATE OF PLAY
A national report exploring the prevalence and emotional impact of identity-based cyberbullying on Gen Z in the U.S.
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FACTS FROM THE REPORT
TOP TIPS FOR BEING A BETTER DIGITAL CITIZEN FROM THE CYBERSMILE FOUNDATION
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learn how to protect yourself and others
Take the time to learn and understand how to use safety, privacy and security features and how to access platform support and reporting tools. This is valuable knowledge that you can use to stay safe online - or pass on to others to keep them safe too!
2
click with compassion
Take the time to learn and understand how to use safety, privacy and security features and how to access platform support and reporting tools. This is valuable knowledge that you can use to stay safe online - or pass on to others to keep them safe too!
3
Don't Retaliate
Retaliating when someone is targeting you usually only escalates the situation and makes things worse. Establish your own boundaries and don't be afraid to end a conversation if it is not reasonable or productive. Normalize the use of the block feature - that is what it is there for!
4
Encourage a positive community tone
Using platform community management tools such as word and phrase filters to control not only your own experiences but also what your audience could be exposed to can really help reduce the circulation of abusive content and the potential for offence and trauma. Abusive content affects everybody reading it - not just the intended target.
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Help others in need
Reaching out to help someone in need has the power to change or even save a life. Look out for people who are being targeted with abuse or who appear to be in crisis and if you're comfortable doing so, connect with them privately to let them know you are there for them. If you do not feel comfortable reaching out, you can anonymously report people being abused or in crisis to the platform safety team who will follow up with the user.
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Be the change
Being a good digital citizen is about leading by example and positively changing negative online behaviors. Respecting people and their boundaries as well as knowing how to look after yourself and others can help each of us to play our part in creating a kind and truly inclusive internet for everybody.
About The Cybersmile Foundation
The Cybersmile Foundation is a multi-award-winning nonprofit organization committed to digital wellbeing and tackling all forms of abuse and bullying online. They work to promote kindness, diversity and inclusion by building a safer, more positive digital community and encouraging people to realize their full potential without the fear of ridicule and abuse. Through education and the promotion of positive digital citizenship, The Cybersmile Foundation reduces incidents of cyberbullying and provides professional help and support services to children and adults around the world.
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