What to expect:
- Engaging lectures by media literacy experts
- Hands-on offline tasks and games
- Team-based challenges on disinformation, data verification, and more
- Dive into topics like propaganda, media landscape, and activating civic society through journalism
The winning team gets a chance to compete in the grand final in Riga, facing off against teams from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland!
Project Mission:
Media Lab > Borderlines aims to empower young minds like yours to critically assess media content, counter propaganda and disinformation, and champion the principles of ethical journalism. By participating, you’ll equip yourself with invaluable skills to navigate today’s complex media landscape with confidence.
Why it matters:
In an era of rapid information exchange, misinformation and disinformation pose significant challenges to democracy and society. This event is an opportunity to take a stand against fake news, false narratives, and divisive agendas.
Who should attend:
Highly motivated youngsters aged 15-19 who are eager to become leaders in their communities and schools. Together, we’ll raise awareness, build resilience, and drive positive change.
To participate in the program please register by filling in this registration form.
The event is organized by the New East Culture Institute with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Latvia within the framework of the AEIF program.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to level up your media literacy skills and make a difference in your community! See you there!