UnfakeSoMe (Enhancing Digital Readiness by Overcoming Fake News in Social Media) is an Erasmus+ project, focused on empowering youth to navigate the digital landscape responsibly. As social media continues to shape how we consume and share information, disinformation—commonly referred to as “fake news”—poses a significant threat to individuals and society at large.
This project seeks to address the challenges posed by fake news and misinformation by fostering digital literacy and critical thinking among young people and youth workers. By leveraging innovative, game-based learning tools, UnfakeSoMe aims to equip participants with the skills and resilience to identify and combat false information effectively.
Objectives
The project is structured around three key objectives:
- Empower Youth and Youth Workers
Educating participants on the harmful effects of disinformation while promoting media literacy through EU policies like the Digital Services Act and AI Act. - Create Game-Based Learning Tools
Developing an engaging Digital Toolkit (Guidebook) featuring educational games and activities to teach critical thinking and disinformation detection. - Foster Civic Engagement and Digital Safety
Hosting challenge events and workshops to share knowledge, test solutions, and raise awareness of responsible online behavior.
Key Activities
- Face-to-Face Working Sessions: Interactive sessions involving project partners and youth workers to design innovative learning tools.
- Digital Toolkit Development: A comprehensive guidebook integrating game-based methods for tackling fake news.
- Challenge Events: Hands-on events in Austria, Germany, and France to pilot, test, and refine the toolkit while engaging youth and gathering feedback.
Target Groups
UnfakeSoMe focuses on:
- Young People: Empowering them to be responsible digital citizens and critical consumers of information.
- Youth Workers and Trainers: Providing them with tools and methodologies to address disinformation effectively in their communities.
Why It Matters
Disinformation undermines trust, fuels division, and manipulates public opinion. By empowering young people—the torchbearers of the future—with the tools to identify and resist fake news, UnfakeSoMe contributes to a safer and more informed digital world. Together, we can create an environment where truth and integrity thrive.
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