The non-profit organization "Young People for Haifa", led by Haifa City Council member Kirill Karetnik, works to strengthen the city’s teenagers and young people - not only in physical spaces, but also in the digital environment. In an era when much of teenagers’ communication takes place on Telegram and social media, our responsibility cannot end at the edge of the screen.
The Global Network was created as a practical response to the spread of cyberbullying, provocations, harassment, and the lack of moderation in various Telegram channels. The project is led and managed by Dani Sitinov, who is responsible for operational management, channel development, and community coordination.
Rather than accepting an aggressive digital environment, an alternative was built - a structured online space with clear rules, responsible administration, and control mechanisms.
Today, the network unites around 20 Telegram channels with a total audience of more than 2,500 teenagers from different cities. A team of administrators and moderators, under the leadership of project manager Dani Sitinov, ensures compliance with the rules, responds to participants’ requests, and promptly identifies cases of bullying or conflict escalation.
The project is not limited to the online space.
During the course of the work, cases of bullying within groups were identified that, in some situations, could have escalated into physical conflicts outside the network. Through monitoring and analysis of activity within the channels, the project team cooperated with relevant authorities - school administrations, the Haifa Education Department, the Community Safety Department, and, when necessary, the Israel Police Forces.
Thanks to timely action and coordination with official bodies, it was possible to prevent conflict escalation, stop harassment, and ensure responsible intervention before situations spiraled out of control.
For us, the Global Network is not just about content moderation. It is an educational and civic concept: fostering a culture of respectful communication, establishing clear boundaries, and creating a sense of safety for teenagers.
The project directly aligns with the vision of "Young People for Haifa" - building a safer city where teenagers feel protected both on the streets and in schools, as well as in the digital space. A strong community begins with a young generation that knows there is a responsible support system behind them.
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