ProtectED’s European Consortium: Innovation, Education and Child Protection

Co-funded by the European Union

The ProtectED consortium brings together six organisations from Spain, Cyprus, Greece, and Hungary, combining expertise in higher education, psychology, child protection, teacher training, digital learning, gamification, and platform development. The partnership was designed to respond to the complexity of Technology-Assisted Child Sexual Abuse (TA-CSA) through a multidisciplinary and international approach. The consortium was built by selecting partners with academic knowledge of TA-CSA, experience in machine learning-driven and gamified learning, strong links to the project’s target groups, and the capacity to ensure long-term dissemination and impact across Europe.

Together, these partners create a balanced consortium that connects research, pedagogy, technology, and grassroots practice. This combination is one of ProtectED’s main strengths, ensuring that the project is not only scientifically sound, but also practical, accessible, and relevant for parents, teachers, and professionals working with minors.

University of Miguel Hernández

ProtectED’s coordinating institution. UMH is a public university with strong experience in research, innovation, and European cooperation, and brings expertise in psychology, crime prevention, and minors’ digital wellbeing.

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Cyprus Pedagogical Institute

A national public body with long-standing expertise in teacher training, curriculum development, educational research, and safe technology use in schools. It contributes strong pedagogical and training capacity to the consortium.

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Knowledge Dimension

A technology-focused SME specialized in immersive, narrative-driven educational video games and interactive digital environments. In ProtectED, it plays a key role in platform implementation and technical development.

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Xenios Polis

A research and educational organisation with extensive experience in e-learning, digital tools, gamification, communication, and dissemination. Xenios supports both the educational design and the long-term visibility of the project.

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UCLan Cyprus

A higher education institution with expertise in computing, psychology, prevention science, and machine learning. It contributes to the development of the adaptive learning approach and the project’s evidence-based educational design.

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Hope for Children

A non-profit organisation focused on children’s rights, advocacy, youth development, and digital safety. Its strong links with parents, schools, and communities make it especially important for piloting, outreach, and practical implementation.

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