From 04–11 August 2025, Niš, Serbia will host an international training course as part of the project Media Literacy Empowered – New Methodologies in Youth Work. The activity is organized by KOM 018 in cooperation with a strong network of European partners: Beyond Borders (Italy), SEDI (Lithuania), Dream Colors (Czech Republic), ADO (France), COHOPE (Spain), CJ (Portugal), Just do it (Poland), and YES (Bulgaria).
This international training course will bring together youth workers from across Europe to explore innovative approaches to media literacy, with a special focus on the challenges young people face in today’s fast-changing digital environment. As online spaces continue to evolve, the need for well-prepared youth workers who can support young people in navigating media safely and critically has become more important than ever.
Throughout the training, participants will engage in interactive workshops, exchange good practices, and co-create new tools and methodologies that can be applied in their everyday work with young people. The program aims to strengthen competencies in areas such as recognizing misinformation, promoting responsible online behavior, and fostering critical thinking among youth.
Participant Profile
The training course is designed for:
- Youth workers, youth leaders, trainers, and educators actively working with young people
- Individuals involved in non-formal education and youth development
- Participants interested in media literacy, digital safety, and combating misinformation
- Representatives of partner organizations and NGOs working in the field of youth
Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of youth work and a strong motivation to develop their competencies in media literacy and digital engagement.
Participation Criteria
In line with the principles of the Erasmus+ Programme, participants are selected based on the following criteria:
- Age 18+
- Active involvement in youth work or related fields
- Ability to communicate and work in English
- Willingness to actively participate in all sessions of the training course
- Commitment to share and implement the acquired knowledge in their local communities after the training
- Openness to intercultural learning and teamwork
Gender balance and inclusion of participants with fewer opportunities are encouraged and taken into consideration during the selection process.
By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with practical knowledge and skills to better address media safety and literacy in their local communities, contributing to a more informed, resilient, and empowered generation of young people.
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