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Tired of meaningless sensations, clickbait, and fakes in your news feed? Join the hunt for fakes with us!    Internews Ukraine and the National Media Literacy Project "Filter" are bringing together people with media experience, leadership qualities, and a desire to combat misinformation in a super team.    The project's goal is to create clubs across the country where participants will discuss, learn, and fight fakes together.    Organizers will provide mentorship and help acquire relevant knowledge. The first training sessions on media literacy and fundraising basics will take place in December.    Stay tuned on social media not to miss the registration opening, as you are the one who can make your community more resilient to fakes and manipulations.    The project is part of the initiative to create a network of media literacy clubs in Ukraine by the National Media Literacy Project "Filter" of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, supported by UNDP in Ukraine and funded by the Government of Japan. Internews Ukraine Filter Japan - The Government of Japan

This is a fantastic initiative. You can browse the Early Learning Resource Network (https://lnkd.in/dqdj2eN8) to access print-ready books in languages children know, which can be downloaded, adapted, translated and printed at scale as they are openly licensed. Follow the network to stay updated on new books added. https://lnkd.in/dHNZP2V4

Do you know that Wikimedia Foundation supports researchers from all around the globe who research on subjects that impact the growth and development of Wikimedia projects? The foundation also supports groups, individuals, organizations that work on the development of the infrastructure in their local communities, and make access to sum total of knowledge, easy and free. It is sad to see that South Asia has received less than 2% of resources in 2022 either through individual rapid grants, or a single organizational grant which was received by just one recognized affiliate, when there are seventeen! There were no research related grant proposals from South Asia in 2022, and this makes me worry. South Asia is a real powerhouse of knowledge and South Asian scholars have potential to contribute to the sustainability of this free knowledge movement. What do you think could be the possible barriers that limit this access of resources to South Asia? Do people not know that such support system exists or do they feel that the Wikipedia ecosystem is irrelevant? #wikimedia #resources #research #freeknowledge #advocacy #grants

Vytautas Magnus University recently joined forces with "Nepatogus kinas" (Inconvenient Films), a distinguished media education platform in Lithuania! 🤝🎬 Together, they curated an insightful event on societal resilience, featuring the documentary "And the King Said What a Fantastic Machine." 👩🏫 Notably, a seminar conducted by BECID experts Auksė Balčytienė and Kristina Juraitė enriched the experience. This seminar, dedicated to teachers, educators, and youth workers, aimed to renew and strengthen knowledge of media's impact, particularly on young people. 🌐 This collaboration underlines the power of partnering with NGOs to amplify the reach and impact of educational initiatives. By teaming up with "Nepatogus kinas," Vytautas Magnus University and BECID effectively engaged a broad audience, fostering crucial discussions on media literacy. 🤝 With a commitment to collaborative efforts, this event showcases the power of joining forces for positive change. Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eCzDk_24 #BECIDCollaborates #MediaEducation #SocietalResilience

“Introducing Wikipedia to them isn't just about using the site; it's about exposing them to a variety of open educational resources that can enhance their teaching and student learning in the classroom.” Bukola James This is one of my great admiration to what Wikimedia Communities can unleash to our young individuals. Our world is changing fast and we need to buckle up steady and hope to reach a better place. Introducing our community Global WikiEducation Initiative which has the aim to broaden the impacts of educational movements, that Wikimedia Foundation and other open knowledge and educational organizations is yet and has unleashed to our society. Join us, as we help plant a seed of Technological educational revolution in Africa. Picture Description: Students at Nala Secondary School, located in Dodoma Tanzania, being taught about Kiwix software which is a tool, which can access online open source materials such Wikipedia, Project Gutenberg and others for free (offline). Picture credit: Global WikiEducation Initiative

Dive into Wikimedia Ethiopia with the Wikipedia 101 &102 Workshop! 

📌 The NMT recently caught up with Nelago Johannes about her latest achievement. Here is what she had to say: “The Newsroom Challenge, a collaborative effort between AllAfrica Media and the ONE Campaign, aimed to address the pressing need for increased youth engagement with African issues through verified news from traditional media outlets. Opened to young people between the ages of 18-35 and from Across the 54 African Countries, the newsroom challenge was inspired by initiatives such as the Africa Free Trade Continental Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Agenda 2030, the challenge sought innovative solutions to transform newsroom operations and enhance youth participation in shaping the future of Africa. Participants were tasked with devising creative and disruptive ideas to digitally improve youth engagement with mainstream news media. The challenge emphasized the use of internet, mobile platforms, computer-assisted reporting, augmented reality, and other electronic means to achieve maximum impact. The overarching goal was to make professional journalism and news media more appealing to young people, serving as a conduit for greater engagement and participation in achieving the desired vision for Africa. Participants were encouraged to think outside the box and propose solutions that resonated with the digital-savvy youth demographic, ultimately contributing to a more connected and informed Africa. We are 3 overall winners. I’m not quite sure but I’d like to believe the 2 gentlemen, one is from Rwanda, Liberia and myself from Namibia. My idea stemmed from an unlikely source in this competition – law. Despite not being entrenched in the media or technology sectors, I found myself drawn to the challenge of engaging young people with mainstream news media. Reflecting on the power of contracts to maintain relationships, I realized that universities possess a unique influence over students' behaviors and attitudes. I believe universities are adept at persuading individuals to engage with serious information. Leveraging this, I proposed forging contracts between universities and media outlets. At the start of each academic year, students typically sign contracts during registration. I saw this as an opportune moment to instill a commitment to staying informed. Under this arrangement, universities would seek students' permission to share their contact details with media houses. With students' consent, these outlets would then be able to sign Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) permitting the distribution of tailored news updates via platforms like WhatsApp. These updates would focus on topics relevant to students' fields of study, such as Medicine, Agriculture, or Mathematics.” ~ Nelago Johannes See full post on our Facebook page: https://lnkd.in/d2-BWyBn

How To Create Communities and Social Learning Groups in TekMatix - 📌Watch the video here - https://lnkd.in/gFMVjbxi

Why do you need an Insight Community in 2023? Find out the 3 reasons why! Online communities at Human8

🌍 ISIG Researchers on the Move: Making a Significant Online Journey in Ukraine🇺🇦 While ISIG researchers are frequently globetrotting, visiting partners across various nations, sometimes an online journey can prove even more momentous! This was precisely the case as we had the privilege to work with dedicated practitioners and trainers in Ukraine, fostering civil participation and democratic engagement. On the 24th of October, we successfully hosted an enriching online workshop under the auspices of the Council of Europe. Aimed at Ukrainian professionals in the field, the workshop centered around the presentation of the Civil Participation in Political Decision-Making toolkit, meticulously prepared by our ISIG team for the Council of Europe. 💪🏼Empowering Civil Participation: The interactive session provided valuable insights and practical tools to promote active citizen involvement in the political arena. Participants delved into the intricacies of the toolkit, gaining knowledge on how to effectively facilitate civil participation and ensure citizens’ voices are heard in political decision-making processes. 🎯A Step Towards Ambitious Goals: This training marks the initial phase of an ambitious project spearheaded by the Council of Europe, aiming to bolster civil participation across Ukraine. It acknowledges and builds upon the vast experience of Ukrainian municipalities in engaging citizens in the local policy-making process, setting the stage for a broader, more inclusive dialogue. 🔗Access the Toolkit Online: We are excited to share that the Civil Participation Toolkit is readily available for access on the Council of Europe’s official website, allowing practitioners, trainers, and citizens alike to tap into a wealth of resources aimed at strengthening democratic processes. 👀Looking Ahead: As we wrap up this successful workshop, our eyes are set on 2024, when the project will further unfold, bringing more opportunities for learning, engagement, and transformation in civil participation across Ukraine.   💞A Heartfelt Thank You: We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the participants, organizers, and supporters who made this event a resounding success. Your commitment to fostering an active and engaged civil society is the driving force behind meaningful change.  For more information and to access the Civil Participation Toolkit, visit the Council of Europe’s website: https://lnkd.in/dknnP6Yt #ISIGResearch #CivilParticipation #CouncilOfEurope #Ukraine #DemocraticEngagement #OnlineWorkshop #PoliticalDecisionMaking #ActiveCitizenship