Current Projects
Media Diversity Institute is working on a number of projects that promote media and information literacy, better representation of minority groups in the media and combat disinformation around the world.
MinDiShield (Combating Online Minority-Related Disinformation)
MinDiShield (Combating Online Minority-Related Disinformation) is a two-year project co-funded by the European Union under the Creative Europe Programme. Bringing together six partners from Belgium, Cyprus, France, Greece and Italy, the project works to strengthen the resilience of ethnic minority communities against online disinformation and extremist messaging. MinDiShield targets three interconnected audiences: media literacy and social support professionals, community leaders, and members of ethnic minority communities. Through training, multilingual resources, and a transnational Community of Practice, the project builds critical media literacy...
Protecting At-Risk Activists from Threats and Attacks (PARATA) Project
The Protecting At-Risk Activists from Threats and Attacks (PARATA) project aims to strengthen the resilience of CSOs and HRDs in Europe to threats, attacks, and other politically motivated attempts to curb the freedoms of assembly, association, and expression. To achieve this goal, the project will unlock new opportunities for mutual learning between those working to protect the civic space, using the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights as an ethical compass. PARATA will prioritise protest movements that have been disproportionately targeted...
Citizen info
Citizen info (formerly known as InfoFacto) is a youth-centred media literacy platform helping adolescents assess digital content, engage with diverse perspectives, and navigate AI-driven misinformation. The project deepens critical inquiry skills and digital resilience, helping young people navigate rapidly evolving media environments—particularly social media, where misinformation spreads quickly. While young people are at the core of Citizen info, educators, parents, journalists, and researchers play a key role in fostering media literacy. The project gives targeted training for adults, equipping them with tools to support youth in critically engaging with digital content. The project prioritises vulnerable and marginalised communities,...
PODCast
PODCast is a collaborative project designed to enhance digital literacy and empower young people aged 15–25 across Europe. By leveraging the power of podcasting, we provide non-formal education opportunities that foster creativity, digital skills, and social engagement. The initiative is driven by a consortium of organisations from Spain, Portugal, Serbia, Belgium, Greece, and Italy, each contributing unique expertise and local insights. For example, Formación para el Desarrollo e Inserción in Spain specialises in employment training and integration, while Associação Mais Cidadania in Portugal focuses on...
