The Netherlands has launched Unlock Digital Resilience, a nationwide initiative designed to strengthen people’s ability to navigate the digital world safely. The program provides free, accessible online lessons on topics such as phishing, online fraud, disinformation, hacking, privacy, AI risks, smartphone use, and online relationships. With tens of thousands of citizens participating each month, the initiative demonstrates how education can empower individuals to take charge of their own online safety.

Do-it-yourself resilience

What makes the campaign distinctive is its broad societal support. It is backed not only by government ministries and the national police, but also by trusted civic organizations such as De Consumentenbond (the Dutch Consumer Organization), companies like KPN and ING as well as the Dutch libraries . Their involvement ensures credibility and inclusiveness, bringing the message of digital resilience to audiences across generations and literacy levels.

The lessons are short, engaging, and practical. Participants can immediately apply what they learn, and the resources are also used by teachers, local communities, and senior networks to spark discussions and build skills together. This collective approach makes the initiative more than just an awareness campaign—it is a movement towards a safer digital society.

In short: the intervention turns awareness into do-it-yourself resilience, at scale and at minimal cost to participants.

The campaign is coordinated by the Lowercase Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to improving digital literacy. By offering these courses free of charge, the foundation ensures that everyone, regardless of age or background, can strengthen their digital resilience.

If you want to get in touch, you can reach us at unlock@digitale-weerbaarheid.nl