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Description
In a world dominated by fast-paced information flows and disinformation, the Y-MEDIA program helps young people and communities become critical consumers of information, able to identify reliable sources, analyze media content, and counter fake news and propaganda.
The program is based on the OWIS methodology and combines practical workshops, individual mentoring, and documentary film screenings, providing participants with the tools needed to understand and expose informational manipulation.
Objectives
Developing critical thinking and the ability to analyze information.
Building a responsible media culture by training young people and teachers.
Combating disinformation through practical tools for fact-checking and media analysis.
Promoting a safer internet through digital education and online safety.
Methodology
The program is structured in several stages, combining theory with practice, personalized mentoring, and documentary film screenings:
1
Participant selection
Young people, teachers, civic activists, and community leaders interested in media literacy.
2
Media Literacy Lab
Two days of intensive training where participants learn media analysis techniques, information verification, digital safety, and how to counter disinformation.
3
Documentary Film Caravan
We organize screenings of educational films about disinformation and manipulation, followed by interactive debates with media experts. The caravan reaches villages and towns across southern Moldova, facilitating community discussions on the impact of false information and the importance of critical thinking.
4
Creating and promoting responsible content
Participants learn to create verified and educational content, which they can publish on CRDC platforms and social media.
5
Awareness campaigns
Participants will carry out educational activities and media campaigns to inform the public about the risks of disinformation.
What we offer
Trainings and workshops on critical thinking, information verification, and digital safety.
Practical tools for analyzing and exposing disinformation.
Interactive workshops with media experts, journalists, and fact-checkers.
Accessible educational resources for teachers, students, and community organizations.
The Documentary Film Caravan, bringing discussions on fake news and media literacy to communities.
Areas of involvement
1
Development of critical thinking
Identifying manipulation and the subtle influence of propaganda
2
Analyzing and exposing fake news
Verifying sources and identifying false content
3
Digital safety and online ethics
Protecting identity and security in the digital environment
4
Creating responsible and verified content
Promoting ethical and informative journalism
5
Awareness campaigns to combat disinformation
Educating the public about the risks of fake news
Beneficiaries
For young people, teachers, civic activists, and journalists interested in combating disinformation
For NGOs and educational institutions aiming to improve media literacy in their communities
Expected results
400+ participants trained in information verification and digital safety.
1
Establishing a hub of young media literacy promoters.
2
Community-based projects to counter disinformation developed across multiple regions.
3
Awareness campaigns reaching thousands of people through social media and online publications.
4
Documentary Film Caravan in 14+ localities, with hundreds of participants in public debates.
5
Impact and testimonials
Zbîrciog Biatris
“This program helped me identify fake news and better understand how to verify sources. Now I can also help other young people avoid being manipulated by false information.”
Partners and Funders
This program is implemented by the Regional Center for Community Development with the support of:
