#ForGoodConnections Days bring together 25 Orange countries across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East to help protect young people online.
Through sport, interactive workshops, and conversations with athletes, ambassadors, and creators, young people explore topics such as cyberbullying and healthy screen habits in a new way.
In 2026, Spain, Jordan, and France showcase three inspiring examples of how the initiative is making a difference.
Sport as a way to start the conversation
As screens become an even bigger part of everyday life, the same questions keep coming up. How do we help young people navigate the digital world safely? How do we encourage healthy online habits without turning technology into the enemy?
Launched in 2024, #ForGoodConnections reflects Orange’s commitment as a trusted operator to go beyond connectivity and help families build safer, more positive digital habits. In 2026, every Orange country is taking part in the initiative.
Our first stop was Madrid, Spain, on 24 May, at one of football’s most iconic venues: Real Madrid’s Ciudad Deportiva in Valdebebas. Orange brought together hundreds of young people for a day of activities focused on cyberbullying and healthy screen use, with a very special guest joining the event: Roberto Carlos. The former Real Madrid and Brazil defender shared his own experiences and spoke with teenagers about life online in an open and relaxed conversation.
Out on the pitch, 233 children moved from one activity to the next. Running drills, ball skills, team games—the atmosphere was energetic and fun. But every activity had a purpose: helping children better understand cyberbullying.
Working in small groups, they took part in a role-playing exercise. One child played the target of cyberbullying while trying to move forward with a football. Others took on the role of bullies, throwing balls to distract and stop them, while a third group acted as bystanders, collecting the balls and handing them back. It’s a simple exercise, but a powerful way to show how group dynamics can play out online.
The most powerful moment came after the game. The children gathered to talk about what they had experienced, creating a safe space where difficult conversations became easier. One young girl chose to share her own experience of cyberbullying. Through sport and teamwork, subjects that can be difficult to discuss suddenly became much easier to talk about.
I think it’s brilliantly done. It’s fun, and you can see they’re completely engaged. At their age, this is often when bullying begins. We’re here to tell them that being bullied is never normal
While the children took part in the activities, parents attended workshops led by a local association in Madrid, giving them practical advice and tools to help their families navigate the digital world at home.
The same spirit could be found in Jordan, where Orange partnered with the Javier Saviola Challenge. Held between 2024 and 2026 across seven governorates, the free football program invited children aged 10 to 14 to take part in trials and tournaments, culminating in finals in Amman. At every stop, a dedicated #ForGoodConnections area welcomed families with activities designed to spark conversations about cyberbullying and screen time.From conversations with ambassadors and creators to discussions about cyberbullying and healthy screen habits, and even educational games such as Shoot the Bully, football once again became the starting point for conversations about digital life.
In France, the #ForGoodConnections tour began in Lyon before finishing at the French national football center in Clairefontaine. During the Lyon event, Wendie Renard joined young players at Goal FC and immediately connected with the approach. Using football to talk about online behavior proved to be an effective way to engage young people. Other French football stars also joined the tour, including Selma Bacha in Lyon, Robert Pirès in Metz, and Zinédine Zidane in Marseille.
I think it’s brilliantly done. It’s fun, and you can see they’re completely engaged. At their age, this is often when bullying begins. We’re here to tell them that being bullied is never normal
Real-world issues behind the screens
Digital technology opens up huge opportunities to learn, explore, and stay connected. But it also exposes children to new risks. Social media pressure, struggling to switch off, exposure to violent behavior online: for many young people, these situations are now part of everyday life.
Around one in six teenagers worldwide has already experienced cyberbullying. According to the international HBSC study, carried out with the World Health Organization among more than 279,000 young people in 44 countries, 15% of boys and 16% of girls say they have experienced online violence. That marks a clear increase since 2018, when the figures stood at 12% and 13% respectively. When it comes to overexposure, in almost every OECD country, at least half of 15-year-olds spend more than 30 hours a week using digital devices.
For Orange, the goal is not to keep young people away from digital technology. It’s to help them manage their screen time, recognize the signs of cyberbullying, and adopt more responsible behaviors.
The aim is to create a digital environment where children feel safe, respected, and heard.
