This handbook is based on the Learning, Teaching, Training Activity (LTTA) “Disinformation, Media, and Manipulation in Democratic Societies,” part of the project “Do You Know Your Democracy?” Held from 04.10.2024 to 14.10.2024 in Avrillé-les-Ponceaux, France, this LTTA focused on non-formal education and learning-by-doing approaches. The LTTA aimed to build the skills of youth leaders in media literacy, recognizing disinformation, media manipulation, and the role of media in democratic societies. Through interactive sessions, participants developed learning goals, explored their own limits, and exchanged ideas on good practices in these areas.

This handbook includes 10 workshops on topics like media’s role in society, social media’s impact, media and democracy, identifying fake news, and disinformation in the EU and Balkan contexts. Designed for flexible use across various settings (schools, youth organizations, online/offline), it includes workshops that have been refined based on participant feedback to support youth leaders in educating others.

We hope this resource aids youth workers, educators, and teachers in fostering informed and democratic communities. It serves as both a starting point for new projects and a practical tool for training on media literacy and democratic engagement.

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