Training course: YOU(th), ME(dia), trUSt

Location: Moldova

Dates: 22-30 September 2018

Number of participants: 45

Participating countries: Armenia, Belgium – DE, Belgium – FL, Belgium – FR, Estonia, Moldova, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Ukraine

Organizer: CODEC vzw

Apply here: Application form

Deadline to apply: 2 August 2018

Date Of Selection: 4 August 2018

Inquiries about this training course: Ingrid at codec.europe@gmail.com

Costs: 

1.The maximum rates are:
Belgium – 275 euro
Armenia – 275 euro
Romania – 275 euro
Russian Federation – 275 euro
Estonia – 275 euro
Portugal – 530 euro
Spain – 530 euro
Ukraine – 275 euro
Moldova – 0 euro
Maximum amount for the international travel is based on the maxim distance for the countries, actual reimbursement will be based on the distance calculator.

2. Accommodation and food will be provided during project dates.

3. there is no participation fee

YOU(th), ME(dia), trUSt

The aim of this project is to make young people aware of different kinds of media manipulation. When young people become aware of media manipulation the changes that they recognize the manipulation will be bigger.

Media and Internet – has a profound influence on our views on ourselves and the world around us. While media offers us many opportunities to learn and be entertained, some media is linked to negative influence on emotional wellbeing.

The aim of this project is to make young people aware of different kinds of media manipulation. When young people become aware of media manipulation the changes that they recognize the manipulation will be bigger.

The objectives of the project are:
– To develop skills of analyzing articles from mass-media
– To raise awareness among young people, about the necessity of checking the validity of sources and information
– To increase the confidence of young people to talk loud about their ideas
– To raise confidence to create own blog/vlog/media portal
– To raise the level of tolerance and appreciation for diversity in all its forms: culture, opinions,
life choices.

The project will follow the non – formal educational approach, the methods will provide active participation of young people, youth leaders and inspire them through creative activities. It will provide them theoretical and practical inputs and activities.