Empowering women and children

for a safer digital world,

via,

advocacy, awareness, capacity building,

and tech-policy interventions.

OUR OBJECTIVE

CSR’s flagship Online Safety and Digital Wellbeing Initiative has been at the forefront of creating safer, more inclusive online environments for women, children, and marginalized communities for over a decade. We address the evolving challenges of the digital world through a multi-faceted approach that combines advocacy, awareness, capacity building, and tech-policy interventions, 

Our initiative focuses on:

  • Enhancing Digital Literacy and promoting responsible Online behavior.
  • Empowering individuals to recognize and combat Online threats.
  • Championing digital wellbeing to ensure technology supports Mental and Emotional health.
  • Advancing human rights in the digital space, with a focus on Gender equity and Inclusion.

With a proven track record of educating 500,000+ beneficiaries, we remain committed to driving impactful change and contributing to  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering safe, equitable, and empowering access to technology.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

Capacity Building, Education
and Awareness Generation
Research
Networking and Collaborations

OUR Initiatives

ACTS (ALLIANCE FOR CYBER TRUST AND SAFETY)

Welcome to ACTS (Alliance for Cyber Trust and Safety). Our mission is to reshape the digital world into a safer, more inclusive space. Through digital skilling, rigorous research, and progressive policy initiatives, we tackle the evolving challenges of the digital age. Our goal is clear: to safeguard digital interactions and promote responsible online conduct. ACTS is more than just a coalition; it’s a movement driven by our shared passion for improving cyberspace. We empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital landscape confidently. With extensive resources, educational initiatives, and unwavering support, we equip users to protect themselves and their communities online. Join us in our journey to build a digital realm where safety, trust, and inclusivity prevail. Together, let’s create a future where everyone can thrive online, free from fear or uncertainty.

ACTS Members

TRUST AND SAFETY FESTIVAL INDIA

Centre for Social Research India is thrilled to partner with the Trust and Safety Festival to host the inaugural India Trust and Safety Festival in Fall 2025. Being the Global Majority on the internet, India has been one of the leading voices of online safety and regulations over the years. The India Festival aims to bring together trust and safety practitioners from Global South’s thriving tech-policy industry, civil society, academia and government to dive into the most pressing online safety harms and issues of our times.

BOOK YOUR TRAINING

FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
Digital Safety and Online Wellbeing Training Workshops to combat negative experiences online.
FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Digital Safety Training to build their capacity, equip them with the right safety tools and generate awareness.
FOR CORPORATES
CSR's Gender Training Institute is a veteran in gender training’s to the corporate sector, development and public sector, since the 1990s.

INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS

Anne Collier,
Executive Director, 

The Net Safety Collaborative and NetFamilyNews.org, Salt Lake City

Anne Collier is executive director of the US-based nonprofit Net Safety Collaborative and has been children’s Internet use at NetFamilyNews.org since 1999. She has served on three national task forces on youth Internet safety, advises Meta, YouTube and Yubo on the subject, and is currently co-editing a book with scholars at Stanford University on youth, social media and mental health.

Tami Bhaumik,
Vice President,

Civility and Partnerships Roblox, San Francisco, California

Tami Bhaumik leads the platforms digital civility initiative and works to foster a global community of internet safety leaders to ensure good digital citizenship on Roblox. With over 25 years of Consumer and Tech experience, Tami has successfully fostered supportive communities in numerous industries by leading the growth of the multiple Silicon Valley startups. Additionally, Tami is an acting board member for  the Digital Wellness Lab/Boston Children’s Hospital, Board Chair for the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), and Board Member of the Tech Coalition.  

Karuna Nain

Karuna Nain, 
Independent Consultant / Online Safety Expert,

Former Director, Global Safety Policy, Meta; Co-founder, StopNCII.org

Karuna Nain is Online Safety Expert with two decades of exeperince in the intersection of Online Safety, Policy, Government Affairs and Communications. She Consult with Tech Compaines and Non-Profits on their stragegy policies and technologies to make the internet safer. She has served as a Director, Global Safety Policy at Facebook and Co-founded StopNCII.org an initiative to combat non-consensual image abuse. Karuna is also actively in involved in ideating and building the alliance up, with her expertise.

Swati Bhise, 
Producer and Director,

Cayenne Pepper Productions, New York City, New York

Swati Bhise has had a carrer in the creative arts spanning Indian Classical Arts, Media Talk Shows, Arts in Education, Women’s Empowerment, Choreography and Film Production for the last 30 years. Swati is the CEO of Cayenne Pepper Productions and wrote, directed and produced the Hollywood film “The Warrior Queen of Jhansi”  and was the Executive Producer/Associate India Producer for the 2016 film “The Man Who Knew Infinity”.  Swati Bhise is dedicated to empowering “the Warrior Queen” in all, inspired by the Warrior Queen of Jhansi.

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