Digital Heroes

For many children and young people, using technology comes easily. We’re training them to become Digital Heroes so that with their help, we can change people’s lives.

Make a difference

DCW brings older and younger people together to use and enjoy technology.

Where do Digital Heroes come from?

Schools (age 7 – Welsh Bacc)
Colleges and universities
Scouts/Guides
Police cadets
and more

How does it work?

DCW trains the Heroes so they can help others use the internet safely.
Heroes are linked up with a community organisation.
The Heroes support people from that organisation to get online.

Everyone benefits

Digital Heroes develop confidence and communication skills
People supported have fun and learn to use the internet
Both parties develop relationships within their local community

Watch our video to find out more about Digital Heroes…

Case studies

Digital Heroes - St Julians School`s pupils holding their prize

St Julian’s Primary School runs a Digital Leaders programme to support its most digitally-engaged pupils

Digital Communities Wales trained pupils on how to help people in their community get online and develop their digital skills.

Digital heroes from Ysgol Borras meet residents from Cae Glo

Technology brings generations together in Wrexham

Pupils from Ysgol Borras showed people at Cae Glo Residential Home how to stay safe online - with help from a giraffe, a cycle tour of Wrexham and Sweet Caroline!

Ysgol Emmanuel opens internet café to help its local community

Year 6 pupils from Ysgol Emmanuel in Rhyl were running a community café on their school site. But when the pupils were trained to become Digital Heroes, they turned it into an internet café to help local people get online!