PARTNER CALL: Empowering Youth Against Digital Disinformation (KA152 Youth Exchange)

PARTNER CALL: Empowering Youth Against Digital Disinformation (KA152 Youth Exchange)

Hosting Organisation: Sakarya Bilim ve Sanat Merkezi (BİLSEM) – Türkiye
Activity Venue: Sakarya / Sapanca, Türkiye
Project Type: Erasmus+ KA152 - Youth Exchange
Number of Partners Needed: 5 Partners
Target Group Profile: 24 young people (aged 16-20) + Group Leaders
Application Deadline for Partners: ASAP (Selection results will be announced by July 15)
Contact Email: cagatayozkan@hotmail.com / celik-pekmez@hotmail.com

About the Project: "Combating Digital Disinformation"
In the rapidly evolving digital age, young people are bombarded with an unprecedented flow of information. Misleading content, fake news, and structured disinformation on social media make it increasingly difficult for youth to navigate the digital world safely.
Our project focuses directly on this challenge. Using innovative Scenario Analysis and project-based methodologies, we aim to provide a vibrant intercultural dialogue environment where young participants from diverse backgrounds can collaborate, analyze false information, and co-create digital resilience strategies.
This is a hands-on, youth-centered learning journey where participants will actively engage in preparing, planning, and organizing the exchange through a "learning-by-doing" approach.
Project Objectives:
Enhance youth competencies in problem-solving, digital literacy, and critical thinking.
Deploy innovative learning methods, specifically focusing on Scenario Analysis.
Strengthen inclusive youth-centered learning tailored for diverse learning profiles.
Foster democratic participation and cross-cultural decision-making at the European level.
Equip youth with practical digital tools to detect and analyze manipulation.
Draft Daily Programme Overview:
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome Pack.
Day 2: Local culture seminar, Welcome Dinner & Workshop: Disinformation Status in Partner Countries.
Day 3: Youthpass introduction, Digital Disinformation workshop, and creative poster/painting sessions.
Day 4: Symposium/Workshop & Cultural Night.
Day 5: Official institutional visits (Directorate of National Education & District Governorship) & Study visit to a local News/Media Portal.
Day 6: Erasmus+ experience sharing & Nature excursion to Poyrazlar Lake.
Day 7: Final survey, "Youth Against Disinformation" Public Exhibition & Certificate Ceremony.
Day 8: Evaluation & Departures.
Partner & Participant Profile:
We are looking for 5 reliable partner organizations working actively with youth.
Participants: Young people aged 16-20 who actively use social media, have basic digital literacy, and are motivated to collaborate in an intercultural team.
Expectations from Partners: Active involvement in the dissemination process, helping selected youth prepare before arrival, and appointing a supportive group leader.

Financial Conditions & Practical Arrangements:
100% Funded: Accommodation, food, and local shuttle transport between venues will be fully covered and organized by BİLSEM.
Travel Costs: Reimbursed according to the official Erasmus+ distance calculator grant limits upon submission of original tickets, invoices, and boarding passes.
Venue: Sakarya is a stunning, green province in the Marmara Region, famously known for Sapanca Lake, located strategically between Istanbul and Ankara.

How to Apply?
If your organization is passionate about digital literacy and ready to collaborate on this impactful project, please send your PIF (Partner Information Form) outlining your motivation, relevance, and experience to cagatayozkan@hotmail.com and cc celik-pekmez@hotmail.com.

We look forward to building a strong partnership and welcoming you to beautiful Sakarya!