As more of daily life moves online, helping families build healthy digital habits has become an increasingly important part of the national Digital for Life (DfL) movement. Since its launch in 2021, the movement has tripled its reach, benefiting over 870,000 Singaporeans through ground-up initiatives that strengthen digital literacy, inclusion and resilience. This milestone has been made possible through a network of more than 500 DfL partners across the public, people and private sectors.

Recognising partners driving the DfL movement

At a partners’ appreciation event held at JW Marriott South Beach, IMDA recognised 92 partners for strengthening the movement over the past two years. Together, these partners have supported Singaporeans of all ages, including parents, youths and children, to navigate the digital world safely and confidently. Guest-of-Honour President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Patron of the DfL movement, graced the event hosted by Minister for Digital Development and Information, Mrs Josephine Teo.3. Of the 92 partners recognised, 21 were honoured as DfL Champions for their sustained commitment to fostering ground-up digital readiness within the community. Another 71 partners were recognised as DfL Catalysts for initiating impactful DfL projects or contributing to the movement through donations.

Supporting healthy digital habits among parents, youths and children

With digital technology now an integral part of everyday life, safeguarding Singaporeans online is a shared responsibility. Through the national DfL movement, the number of partners focused on online safety has grown significantly since 2022, from 16 to 125, collectively reaching over 257,000 parents, youths and children with the knowledge and tools to build healthy digital habits. Among them is DfL Champion TOUCH Community Services, which launched the "Digitally Ready Schools" programme in 2025 to equip students, parents and educators with the tools to recognise and mitigate online harms. Through the programme, they learn how to have meaningful conversations about online safety and build the habits needed to stay safe in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Since its launch, the programme has reached over 6,000 students, parents and youths.5. Another example is DfL Catalyst Preschool Market, which launched the "TechTogether: Empowering Families in the Digital Age" programme to equip parents and young children with computational thinking skills and digital wellness knowledge. Through interactive workshops covering coding and online safety, families learn how to navigate the digital world together and build the foundations needed to thrive in an increasingly connected society. Since its launch, the programme has successfully impacted over 480 participants.

Helping communities thrive safely online

Beyond supporting families, the DfL movement also continues to reach other segments of the community through partners such as DfL Champion Lions Befrienders, which has supported more than 4,000 seniors through "Digital Legacy" programme, Learn Digital workshops1, Digital Clubs2 and DfL Festivals, helping them to become more digitally savvy, independent, and connected. Similarly, DfL Catalyst Make The Change engaged 280 seniors and persons with disabilities through its 12-month3 "Digital Arts For All" programme, which combined hands-on digital art workshops with digital wellness and online safety education, promoting safe, smart and kind online behaviour.7. Collectively, these efforts complement the Government's broader approach to strengthening online safety on regulatory measures. Most recently, the Online Safety Commission (OSC) began operations on 29 June 2026, providing victims of online harms4 in Singapore a dedicated, accessible and free avenue to seek timely redress.

Sustaining momentum of the DfL movement through collective action

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the need for collective action to build a digitally inclusive and safer Singapore has never been greater. Individuals, corporations and social organisations can support the DfL movement by contributing resources to the DfL portal at www.digitalforlife.gov.sg, including materials that help parents guide their children in the digital age. They can also tap on the portal's existing learning resources to support their employees and communities, empowering more Singaporeans to build the skills and confidence to thrive in the digital age.