Seminar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21 March 2025 | Online, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This seminar is designed for youth workers, community leaders and educators, who want to empower young citizens in democratic participation. It focuses on media literacy and combating disinformation through bottom-up community initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This interactive online seminar is designed for youth workers, educators, and professionals in the field of non-formal learning who are committed to empowering young citizens in democratic participation. Participants will engage in an in-depth exploration of strategies to foster media literacy, strengthen democratic dialogue, and combat disinformation in youth communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seminar will provide practical insights into bottom-up community fact-checking, equipping youth workers with methodologies to support young people in critically evaluating information and identifying false narratives. Special attention will be given to peer-led initiatives, offering replicable models that encourage active youth engagement in democratic debates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A key highlight of the seminar will be the multiplier of the EUCOMMvsDISINFO project outcomes (CIV-101081403), showcasing innovative tools and resources that can be adapted to different community contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who Should Attend?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This training is tailored for youth workers, community leaders, educators involved in non-formal education who aim to strengthen young people’s resilience against disinformation and foster their active citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Themes & Learning Outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2714 Best practices for engaging young people in democratic debates
\u2714 Establishing community-based fact-checking as a youth empowerment tool
\u2714 Enhancing media literacy through non-formal education approaches
\u2714 Exploring practical tools and resources for replication in local youth work
\u2714 Networking with experts and peers to share strategies and experiences<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By joining this seminar, participants will gain practical methodologies to integrate fact-checking and media literacy into their educational practices, ensuring young people are equipped with the skills to navigate today\u2019s information landscape critically and responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n