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✨ Local Action Spotlight: Empowering Youth Councils in Latvia 🇱🇻 Looking for inspiration for Local Actions? 💭 Check out this amazing local initiative: Youth Council representatives from five different municipalities in Latvia coming together to enhance their media literacy and foster community building! That’s precisely what happened at the media literacy training seminar: “From Consumer to Creator” in Jurmala, Latvia, thanks to the dedicated trainer, @Sintija Lase, her creativity and dedication to the cause + support from TechSoup Europe and Mott Foundation. ℹ️ Here's the lowdown: ✅ Interactive Training: 30 representatives participated in activities like group work, drawing, and quiz discussions to reflect on their media consumption habits and learn about social media algorithms. ✅ Community Engagement: Participants from different stages of Youth Council development shared practices and drafted new ideas for common information campaigns, fostering collaboration. ✅ Practical Learning: Through exercises like creating “media plates” and analyzing “media pizza slices,” participants gained a deeper understanding of their media habits and the credibility of their information sources. ✅ Sustainable Impact: This initiative promotes critical thinking and media literacy, empowering young leaders to become positive influencers in their communities. ➡️ Discover more about this impactful initiative and local efforts in empowering youth: http://spr.ly/6041igm8t As part of our #DigitalActivismProgram, we're building a future where diverse local communities stand resilient and informed.✊ #TechSoupGlobalNetwork #Latvia #NGO #CSO #LocalActions #MediaLiteracy #CommunityBuilding #YouthEmpowerment #MottFoundation #grants 👋 Sintija Lase

Ensure the authenticity of online videos with Dren Gerguri's "Tools and Tips for Verifying Online Information" series. 🎥 The third video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on using InVID for video verification. Learn how to detect and authenticate video content, safeguarding your community from disinformation. Enhance your digital literacy and protect yourself from deceptive content. 👉 Watch the video now and master the art of video verification! 📺 http://spr.ly/6046iOm4w #HiveMind #video #tutorial #DigitalActivismProgram #TechSoupGlobalNetwork #NGO #CSO #CounteringDisinformation

🌟 Blog Spotlight: The Role of Video Games for Developing Participatory Culture and Media Literacy 🎮 We’re excited to share a compelling read, created by our Romanian partner Funky Citizens and written by Iglika Ivanova from #Bulgaria, on the transformative role of #VideoGames in developing participatory culture and #MediaLiteracy. As video games evolve beyond entertainment, they become critical #tools for cultural and educational growth. 💡Discover how titles like Minecraft and Papers, Please are fostering skills in critical thinking, creativity, and civic engagement. 📝 Read the full article here: http://spr.ly/6041igdkf Engage with us and explore how we can leverage video games to build a more informed and participatory society. Leave a thought in the comments! 💭 #MediaLiteracy #ParticipatoryCulture #VideoGames #HiveMind #DigitalActivismProgram #TechSoupGlobalNetwork #BlogSpotlight #CommunityBuilding #NGO #CSO

✨ Local Action Spotlight: Tackling Food Disinformation in North Macedonia Looking for inspiration for Local Actions?💡Here's another interesting case for you: Uncovering and #CounteringDisinformation surrounding food and agriculture in North Macedonia! Significant strides were taken in countering false food-related narratives and promoting fact-based information thanks to a local action supported by TechSoup Europe and Mott Foundation. Vladimir Petreski ran this local initiative conducting an insightful analysis with a great dedication to the cause. ℹ️ Here's the lowdown: ✅ Fact-Checking Campaigns: debunking myths and fabrications about food production and agriculture, addressing claims like the "EU forcing insect consumption" and "genetically modified produce being tasteless". ✅ Propaganda Awareness: By highlighting how disinformation aligns with Kremlin narratives, the project educates the public on the broader implications of these falsehoods. ✅ Community Engagement: Engaging with local communities through social media, awareness has been raised about the sources and intentions behind food-related #disinformation. ✅ Sustainable Impact: This initiative fosters a more informed and critical society, empowering individuals to question and verify the information they consume. ➡️ Discover more about this impactful initiative and the efforts in #CounteringDisinformation: http://spr.ly/6049igZkh As part of TechSoup's #DigitalActivismProgram, we're building a future where local communities stand resilient in countering disinformation on a global scale. ✊🌐 #TechSoupEurope #TechSoupGlobalNetwork #NGO #CSO #LocalActions #NorthMacedonia #CommunityBuilding #MediaLiteracy #FoodSecurity #CaseStudy

🔍 Enhance your skills in verifying online images with Dren Gerguri's "Tools and Tips for Verifying Online Information" series. The second video focuses on the best tools for image verification, including #GoogleLens, #YandexImages, and TinEye. 💡 Learn how to use these tools to identify manipulated photos and ensure the authenticity of visual content. Strengthen your ability to discern truth from deception in the digital landscape. 👉 Watch the video now and take your image verification skills to the next level! 📺 http://spr.ly/6045iOlJD #HiveMind #video #tutorial #DigitalActivismProgram #TechSoupGlobalNetwork #NGO #CSO #CounteringDisinformation

✨ Local Action Spotlight: Championing Media Literacy with Checkbot in Slovakia ✨ Looking for inspiration for Local Actions?💡Check out this local initiative: Utilizing the power of social media to counter disinformation and promote media literacy using a nifty digital tool! That’s exactly what our TechSoup Europe Master Trainer, Tomas Krissak, has accomplished with the Checkbot mini-grant project in Slovakia, with the support of TechSoup Europe and Mott Foundation. Here's the lowdown: ✅ Innovative Online Campaigns: Checkbot has created and disseminated over 63 posts on Facebook and Instagram, reaching an audience of more than 25,000 people. ✅ Engaging Content: Each post is meticulously designed to tackle contemporary issues, debunk misinformation, and encourage critical analysis, making complex topics accessible and engaging. ✅ Community Collaboration: By partnering with TechSoup within the #DigitalActivismProgram, Checkbot has fostered a community where users can learn, question, and discuss media content, enhancing collective understanding. ✅ Sustainable Impact: This initiative promotes lasting awareness and critical thinking, empowering individuals to navigate the digital information landscape. ➡️ Discover more about this inspiring local project and our Digital Activism Toolkit: http://spr.ly/6048i5tia As part of our #DigitalActivismProgram, we're building a future where local communities stand resilient in countering disinformation on a global scale. ✊🌐 #HiveMind #TechSoupGlobalNetwork #NGO #CSO #LocalActions #Slovakia #CounteringDisinformation #CommunityBuilding #MediaLiteracy #DigitalTools #SocialMedia

❤️🔥 Training Testimonials ❤️🔥 On behalf of TechSoup Europe, whose Team organized the "AI in Education" Learning Group training as part of the #EEAD project activity in the #DigitalActivismProgram, we'd like to thank💡Ewa Patyk for this testimonial and for sharing your #AI related insights. We're glad and super proud to contribute to your and your organization's development! Keep on the lookout for future #trainingopportunities on our #HiveMind channels! #CounteringDisinformation #TechSoupGlobalNetwork European Commission #NGO #CSO Gdańsk Foundation for Social Innovation

✨ Local Action Spotlight: Empowering the Future in Havířov ✨ Looking for inspiration for Local Actions?💡Imagine this: High school students in Havířov, Czechia, coming together to tackle disinformation and build a brighter future for their community! That's exactly what unfolded at Comenius High School under the guidance of our exceptional TechSoup Master Trainer, Aneta Bednářová, and the dedicated teacher Jana, thanks to the support from TechSoup Europe team and Mott Foundation. Here's the lowdown: ✅ Innovative Workshops: Students designed and piloted peer-to-peer workshops, featuring card games and self-education handouts to enhance media literacy. ✅ Mentorship Power: The senior-junior trainer model allowed Junior Trainer Linda to gain invaluable experience from Aneta while supporting the project. ✅ Community Engagement: The initiative not only educated classmates but also reached out to other schools, fostering collaboration and a proactive spirit. ✅ Sustainable Impact: By empowering young minds to lead, this initiative promotes lasting awareness and critical thinking. ➡️ Head to our website for more info about this empowering initiative: http://spr.ly/6043iPyOT As part of our #DigitalActivismProgram, we're building a future where local communities stand resilient in countering disinformation on a global scale. ✊🌐 #HiveMind #TechSoupGlobalNetwork #NGO #CSO #LocalActions #Czechia #CounteringDisinformation #CommunityBuilding #MottFoundation #MediaLiteracy #YouthEmpowerment

Strengthen your resilience against disinformation with Dren Gerguri's insightful video tutorial series, "Tools and Tips for Verifying Online Information." The first video introduces the Three Step Information Verification Model, designed to help you critically assess the credibility of information online. Enhance your digital literacy and safeguard your community from false information. 👉 Watch the video now and start your journey towards becoming a savvy digital content user! 📺 http://spr.ly/60489hHPO #HiveMind #video #tutorial #DigitalActivismProgram #TechSoupGlobalNetwork #NGO #CSO #CounteringDisinformation

🛡️Shield yourself from AI content #manipulation! In his latest blog article, our Master Trainer and #MediaLiteracy expert, Dren Gerguri, introduces the DeepFakeShield, a comprehensive 6-step model to counter deepfakes and disinformation. As #AI technology advances, it’s crucial to stay informed and media literate. ✅ Equip yourself with these essential tools and techniques to navigate the digital world safely. http://spr.ly/60459N7vl 💡Interested to learn more and boost your digital resilience? Stay tuned for our NEW video tutorial series launching this month! #CounteringDisinformation #DeepFakeShield #HiveMind #blog #TechSoupGlobalNetwork #DigitalActivismProgram #NGO #CSO