Call for participants: “Disinformation, media and manipulation with media in democratic societies and how to stay democratic in these times”

04-14 October 2024 | Avrillé-les-Ponceaux, France

Consortium of partner organisations is looking for 30 participants from participating countries to join the international training course on the project “Do you know your DEMOCRACY?“ in Avrillé-les-Ponceaux, France from 04th to 14th October 2024.

DATES: 04 – 14 October 2024

LOCATION: Avrillé-les-Ponceaux, France

PARTICIPANTS: 6 per country

COUNTRIES: North Macedonia – Croatia – Sweden – France – Estonia

This mobility will be focused on raising competences of the youth leaders in topics of disinformation and its connection to democracy, media literacy, media manipulations and how to recognise them. Youth leaders will learn the definitions of these terms, explore examples of good practice and give suggestions and recommendations to experts for developing a Handbook on these topics with concrete 10 workshops that youth leaders can implement in their local communities for youngsters, especially NEET and youth facing economic difficulties.

The working language of the event will be English.

Profile of participants:

• Young individuals aged 18+ residing in partner organizations’ countries.
• Possess at least a communicative level of English language, enabling them to actively engage in preparatory meetings, the training course, and subsequent activities.
• Motivated to work on the development of their personal and professional competencies in an international setting (communication, teamwork, problem-solving, conflict management, facilitation, and presentation).
• Exhibit a strong interest in the central theme of the project: democracy, active citizenship, civic engagement
• Be motivated to participate in a mix-intercultural learning environment, and to contribute to successful project implementation

Travel and accommodation:

Travel and all related costs will be fully covered by the organisers. Accommodation is also covered by organisers, 3 meals per day and coffee breaks.