Medya Okuryazarlığı Yoluyla Gençlerin Güçlendirilmesi (KA152-YOU)

The Youth Empowerment Through Media Literacy project aims to equip young people with the knowledge and skills necessary to access and critically evaluate information in the digital age. The project will provide opportunities for young people to engage in participatory and constructive dialogue through the use of media literacy tools and platforms.

Project Goals:

To increase the awareness of young people about the importance of media literacy in today's society.
To develop the skills of young people to evaluate knowledge and resources critically.
To develop communication and media literacy skills of young people through applied learning activities.
To encourage participatory and constructive dialogue among young people from different backgrounds.

What should the profile of the project partners be?

Ideal partners for Empowering Youth Through Media Literacy project should have expertise in media literacy education, youth development and/or media production. These partners should be organizations that have experience working with young people and have the necessary resources to support the objectives and activities of the project. They must also have a commitment to promoting critical thinking, constructive dialogue and intercultural exchange among young people.

Activities:

Media Literacy Boot Camp for Young Adults (7 days)

Day 1: Introduction to Media Literacy: Understanding the importance of media literacy and its impact on society.
Day 2: Evaluation of Information Sources: Learning how to critically evaluate information sources and how to identify reliable sources.
Day 3: Media Production Training: Hands-on training in media production tools such as video editing software, podcast creation, and social media management.
Day 4: Intercultural Exchange: Young people from different backgrounds will have the opportunity to participate in intercultural exchange and share their perspectives on media literacy.
Day 5: Peer-to-Peer Learning: Young people will be encouraged to share their knowledge and skills with their peers through peer-to-peer learning activities.
Day 6: Information Campaigns: Creating and implementing information campaigns aimed at raising awareness of the importance of media literacy and distributing resources and tools for critical evaluation of information.
Day 7: Final Presentations and Summary: Participants will present their media productions and discuss what they learned during the bootcamp. The event will end with the closing session and the evaluation of the project.

Project Results:
Increasing awareness of media literacy among young people.
Contributing to the development of critical thinking and assessment skills among young people
Enhanced communication and media literacy skills among young people
Increased participatory and constructive dialogue between young people from diverse backgrounds