The project aims to empower young people to recognise and critically analyse mis/dis/malinformation and harmful narratives that influence public discourse and the perception of social issues in local communities. This directly contributes to the democratisation of society, as young people become active actors in creating an informed and tolerant public space.
The project enables youth to develop competencies in media literacy and critical thinking, which is a key prerequisite for active civic participation, especially in societies facing polarisation and the manipulation of media content.
Achieving the project’s goal contributes to the creation of more resilient local communities, which are capable of recognising and responding to harmful narratives and misinformation. Young people trained through project activities will be able to initiate socially engaged campaigns, promote accurate information ecosystems and encourage critical thinking among peers and the wider population.
Timeframe: September 1 2025 – April 30 2026
Region/country: Serbia
Lead partner: Media Diversity Institute Western Balkans (MDI WB)
Funding: This project of Media Diversity Institute Western Balkans (MDI WB) is supported by Sweden within the program of the Belgrade Open School “Civil Society for the Advancement of Serbia’s Accession to the EU – Europe ASAP”.
