On April 12, 2025, an interactive workshop on media literacy was held in Rustavi, engaging local young people in critical discussions and practical exercises. The workshop aimed to strengthen their ability to navigate today’s complex information landscape and become more resilient to misinformation and propaganda. Key questions such as “How can we become resilient to disinformation?”, “How do we recognize and combat fake news?”, and “How can we protect the truth to uphold democratic values?” guided the sessions. Participants had the opportunity to delve into these pressing topics through real-life examples and hands-on activities designed to develop their critical thinking and media analysis skills. The workshop was organized within the framework of the project “Empowering Youth Resilience: Fighting Disinformation and Promoting European Aspirations in Conflict-Affected and Ethnic Minority Communities,” implemented by the Youth Center for Civil Development (YCCD). The initiative is supported by the Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund.

On April 10, 2025, a series of interactive workshop on media literacy was conducted in Rustavi for local youngsters. How can we become resilient to disinformation? How do we recognize and combat fake news? How can we protect the truth to uphold democratic values? These were the key questions addressed during the sessions. Participants explored these important topics through practical examples and hands-on activities aimed at enhancing their critical thinking and media analysis skills. The workshops were organized within the framework of the project “Empowering Youth Resilience: Fighting Disinformation and Promoting European Aspirations in Conflict-Affected and Ethnic Minority Communities”, implemented by the Youth Center for Civil Development (YCCD). The initiative is supported by the Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund. 

On April 8, 2025, a media literacy workshop was held in Gori for school students at the School of Sciences. The workshop engaged young participants in discussions and activities focused on media literacy and cyber hygiene. Through practical examples and interactive sessions, the students explored essential topics such as identifying disinformation, maintaining digital safety, and understanding the role of media in shaping public opinion. The event aimed to enhance their critical thinking skills and raise awareness about responsible digital behavior. The workshop was organized within the framework of the project “Empowering Youth Resilience: Fighting Disinformation and Promoting European Aspirations in Conflict-Affected and Ethnic Minority Communities,” implemented by the Youth Center for Civil Development (YCCD). The initiative is supported by the Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund.

On April 8, 2025, a media literacy workshop was held in Gori for school students at the AC School. The workshop engaged young participants in discussions and activities focused on media literacy and cyber hygiene. Through practical examples and interactive sessions, the students explored essential topics such as identifying disinformation, maintaining digital safety, and understanding the role of media in shaping public opinion. The event aimed to enhance their critical thinking skills and raise awareness about responsible digital behavior. The workshop was organized within the framework of the project “Empowering Youth Resilience: Fighting Disinformation and Promoting European Aspirations in Conflict-Affected and Ethnic Minority Communities,” implemented by the Youth Center for Civil Development (YCCD). The initiative is supported by the Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund.

On April 5, 2025, a media literacy workshop was successfully held in Gori, bringing together local youngsters to explore the challenges and opportunities of navigating today’s complex information environment. The workshop focused on key questions such as: How can we raise a generation that is resilient to disinformation? How do we combat fake news effectively? And how can we protect the truth and safeguard democratic values? These pressing issues framed the sessions and sparked meaningful discussions among participants. Through practical examples and interactive group work, attendees examined real-world scenarios, developed their critical thinking skills, and gained tools to better evaluate and respond to media content. The workshop emphasized the importance of media literacy in promoting democratic values and informed civic engagement. The activity was organized within the framework of the project “Empowering Youth Resilience: Fighting Disinformation and Promoting European Aspirations in Conflict-Affected and Ethnic Minority Communities,” implemented by the Youth Center for Civil Development (YCCD). The initiative is financially supported by the Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund.

On April 5, 2025, media literacy workshop were successfully held in Gori, bringing together local media activists to explore the challenges and opportunities of navigating today’s information environment. How can we raise a generation that is resilient to disinformation? How do we combat fake news effectively? How can we protect the truth and safeguard democratic values? These timely and important questions guided the workshop sessions. Through practical examples and interactive group work, participants engaged in thoughtful discussions and explored ways to critically assess media content, build resilience, and uphold the principles of informed citizenship. The workshops were organized as part of the project “Empowering Youth Resilience: Fighting Disinformation and Promoting European Aspirations in Conflict-Affected and Ethnic Minority Communities,” implemented by the Youth Center for Civil Development (YCCD). The initiative is supported by the Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund.

With the support of the Lithuanian Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund, the Youth Center for Civil Development organized a study visit to Vilnius for 15 young civic and media activists from Georgia. The visit, held from March 11 to 14, aimed to strengthen youth resilience by exploring Lithuania’s strategies in countering disinformation and promoting democratic values. Participants attended expert-led sessions and interactive workshops focused on media literacy, propaganda, fake news detection, and civic engagement.

On March 6, 2025, Georgian participants of the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Be Challenged” organized a dissemination event at Tsodna School in Tbilisi. They shared their experiences from the exchange in Kopparberg, Sweden, introduced Erasmus+ opportunities, and engaged students with an interactive Escape Room activity. The event concluded with a video recap of their journey. The project was implemented by Awesome People (Sweden) and supported by Erasmus+, with YCCD Georgia as the sending organization.

From February 14 to 22, 2025, Georgian youngsters participated in the international youth exchange “Be Challenged” in Örebro, Sweden, organized by Awesome People within its Erasmus+ accreditation. YCCD Georgia served as the sending organization, supporting Georgian youth in exploring key social issues alongside peers from Sweden, Spain, and Slovenia. Participants created educational escape rooms on topics such as social anxiety, self-expression, crime and gang violence, racism, and youth unemployment, culminating in a public event where local young people engaged with the powerful messages. The project was supported by the Erasmus+ Programme through the Swedish National Agency.

The Online Self-Paced Media Literacy Course is now open! This is a key part of the “EmpowerED: Fostering Youth Media Literacy through V4 Expertise Exchange” project, implemented by The Youth Center for Civil Development (YCCD) in Georgia. This course is designed to help you understand media literacy and disinformation, providing the tools needed to navigate today’s information landscape with confidence.  The information resources is available in English, Georgian, Armenian, and Romanian, making it accessible to a broad audience. Our project is made possible through cooperation with six partners from V4 countries, Georgia, Armenia, and Moldova: Poland – Institute for Discourse and Dialogue – (https://indid.pl/) Slovakia – PDCS, o.z., Partners for Democratic Change Slovakia – (https://en.pdcs.sk/) Hungary – Subjective Values Foundation – (https://szubjektiv.org/) Czech Republic – Choose Your Info – (https://zvolsi.info/) Moldova – Association of Independent Press – (https://www.api.md/) Armenia – “Yeghvard” Youth Ecological NGO – (https://www.facebook.com/YeghvardYouthEcologicalNGO) Supported by the Governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund, and co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. Check out the course: www.empoweredv4.com Stay informed and empowered!