The Cybersmile Foundation

Recent News

Campaign Impact

Jun 11, 2026

Cybersmile's Call for User Agency Reaches a Milestone Moment

Cybersmile's Stop the Forced Feed marks a milestone moment as user agency enters the mainstream, and control over algorithmic systems begins to be rebalanced.

Partnership Announcement

May 8, 2026

Tackling Cyberbullying and Supporting Self-Esteem With Erborian

Joint research and evidence-informed resources will be created to help people deal with cyberbullying and support their self-esteem.

Announcement

Apr 21, 2026

Introducing Cybersmile's Evidence-Based Theory of Change

The fully evidenced Theory of Change clearly maps out how and why our work leads to behavioral, cultural, and systemic change.

Featured Initiatives

Social Media

Mar 30, 2026

Stop the Forced Feed

A multi-channel campaign to raise awareness of algorithmic harm and the need for content with consent.

Online Safety

Jun 18, 2025

Words Are Permanent

A behavior change campaign highlighting the long-term damage that can be caused by bullying and abuse online.

Cancel Culture

Mar 2, 2024

Modern Witch Trials

A behavior change campaign addressing the weaponization of social media and the growing problem of cancel culture.

Kindness

Jun 16, 2023

Words Hurt IRL (2023)

A digital wellbeing campaign with Urban Decay featuring a series of videos to help people remain safe online.

Digital Civility

Apr 18, 2023

Would You Say It?

A behavior change campaign with ITV to reduce incidents of trolling and raise awareness of the impact that our words can have online.

Homophobia

Mar 1, 2023

GayVAR

An initiative with EE rallying the Hope United squad to tackle the issue of online homophobia within football and raise funds for Cybersmile.

Online Safety

Oct 30, 2022

Sharezees

A creative campaign to discourage young people from sharing their passwords and challenge the culture of password sharing.

Sexism

Jul 30, 2022

Not Her Problem

An awareness campaign with EE to tackle sexist abuse toward female athletes ahead of the UEFA Women's European Championships.

Cyberbullying

Jun 17, 2022

Words Hurt IRL (2022)

An anti-cyberbullying campaign with Urban Decay featuring powerful call-to-action PSAs and personal cyberbullying testimonies.

Featured Reports

Research Report

Feb 9, 2026

Forced Feed

A national UK report exploring social media algorithms.

Research Report

Jun 19, 2025

Digital Wellbeing

A national UK study examining the impact of social media use on Gen Z wellbeing.

Research Report

May 2, 2024

Beyond Likes

A national US study exploring the impact of cyberbullying on mental health.

People We've Helped

"Thankfully I found Cybersmile and the tools to help me. I FEEL supported and am prepared and confident to be my best self online and offline."

Nikki Cybersmile Supporter United States
"Cybersmile taught me there's nothing wrong with being who I am. I don't have to pretend to be someone I never was. Thank you for being lifesavers."

Kani Cybersmile Supporter United States
"I am aware of potential problems inside and outside of school. I am very pleased to be able to recommend Cybersmile for the excellent work taking place."

Richard Follett Headteacher & CEOP Ambassador United Kingdom
"The support of Cybersmile has been invaluable, they were there at a time when we felt completely alone and showed us that we weren't. Thank you all so much."

Jenny Parent & Cybersmile Supporter United Kingdom
"Cybersmile taught me I didn't have to feel alone; in fact, they helped me find the words to help those around me. You have changed my life and so many others."

Britt Cybersmile Supporter New Zealand
"I absolutely love The Cybersmile Foundation! They have really helped me get through some tough situations in my life. Thank you and please keep up the great work!"

Jordan Cybersmile Supporter United States