Summary of the project
The project aims to enhance media literacy and combat misinformation in Kosovo through a comprehensive educational initiative. The main objectives include integrating media education into school curricula, establishing partnerships with media organizations and fact-checking platforms, and raising awareness about the importance of critical thinking and digital media literacy. By equipping citizens, especially students, with the skills to critically analyze information and identify false narratives, the project seeks to promote a more informed society that can effectively navigate the digital landscape and make informed decisions based on reliable sources.
Project goals
General goal is to empower youth, families, and communities to identify and address the risks arising from the internet and contribute to social digital transformation. Specific objectives are tp develop capacity building of young people from higher secondary schools through the provision of training, establishment of partnerships between schools, civic engagement, and community service piloting.
Target groups and beneficiaries
Youth – who will be supported through trainings;
Schools – which will be supported for the creation of Media Clubs;
The families of beneficiaries – who will be involved in the activities of the Media Clubs;
Community – which will be supported and involved through training sessions, to enhance the capacities of adults (teachers, parents, pensioners), in recognizing and addressing the risks that arise from the Internet and to contribute to the social digital transformation.
Main activities
Selection of partner schools for the project;
Signing of Memorandums of Understanding with schools and establishment of Media Clubs in schools;
Preparation and delivery of training packages for the Media Clubs;
Planning and implementation of activities in schools by the Media Clubs;
Establishment of the non-formal Network of Media Clubs “Youth for Digitalization” from partner schools;
Publication of best practices on official communication channels of partner schools;
Development and implementation of a Plan to provide support to families and the community by the Media Clubs, based on the “community service” methodology;
Organization of training sessions through “door-to-door” visits for families;
Organization of awareness campaigns on digital social transformation;
Compilation of best practices and their presentation through the project’s closing event.
