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.ee registry supports the Estonian internet community - see the list of projects funded in 2025!

Here are the projects the EIF Council chose to support in 2025:

• Kristler-Risto Estonia Foundation – “Propaganda and Facts”

This project will create new museum lessons to teach about disinformation—false or misleading information. The lessons will be held in Vabamu Museum and in Ida-Virumaa. An online course in two languages will also be made for students and teachers.

• Vivere School – “Cyberbox”

This school is building a portable escape room box to teach young people with special needs about cyberbullying and how to deal with it. It will help both students and the adults who work with them.

• Estonian Human Rights Centre – “Cybergram”

• MTÜ Videoõps – Cybersecurity Videos

This group is making short videos about how to stay safe online. The videos are for both students and adults and will be shared on YouTube.

• NGO VitaTiim – “CyberSafe”

This project teaches young people in Narva about cyber threats and internet freedom. Workshops will focus on spotting spam and trolling. New learning materials will be created too.

• Hacker Room NGO – Smartphone Safety Course

Young people will learn how to keep their phones safe. They will gain basic cyber hygiene skills and learn how to protect their data.

• Toila Gymnasium – Media Literacy Project

The school is helping students, parents, and staff learn to think critically, fight cyberbullying, and spot fake news. They’ll also learn about cybersecurity.

• MTÜ Kostivere Huvikeskus – IT Awareness at Camp

This is the third year this group is teaching kids at camp about online safety, passwords, and privacy. The camp leaders also get updated training.

• Perekodu/Jaagu School – Digital Safety for All

This school is running four training days for students with special learning needs. They will learn how to safely use digital devices. Teachers and support staff will get extra training too.

• Rapla Kesklinna Kool – Cyber Awareness for 3rd Grade

Students will take part in workshops and lessons to learn how to stay safe on the internet.

• MTÜ Kübertalentide – “RabaCTF” Cyber Competition

In this 8-hour competition, teams will learn how to protect and attack simulated computer systems. There will also be webinars and practice days to help them prepare.

• Kurtna School – Internet Week

This school is hosting a fun week of activities to teach students and teachers about cybersecurity. They will use games and interactive lessons to make learning fun.

• Tallinn French Lyceum – Safe Tech for Learning

This school is creating a course to teach students how to use technology safely and improve their learning. It will help them manage their own study habits and use tools like feedback and time-saving apps.

In total, the EIF gave €50,000 to support these projects. All of them will take place in 2025.