The DECIDE (Digital Citizenship for Youth) project aimed to develop the necessary digital skills in young people, enhancing their civic participation and safe use of digital media and the internet. The project ran from May to December 2021, with a focus on promoting digital literacy, internet safety and critical thinking.
Invitation: Active Citizen Funds – EEA Grants
Title: DECIDE-Digital Citizenship for Youth
Subjects:
- Digital Literacy: Educating young people about safe internet use, privacy and digital intelligence.
- Civic engagement: Encouraging young people to become active digital citizens by using digital tools responsibly.
- Cyber Safety and Media Awareness: Teaching young people how to deal with issues such as cyberbullying, fake news and data privacy.
Results:
- Training sessions: Conducted for youth, including in-person and online workshops.
- Educational Materials: Developed 2 animated videos, 30 exercises, 2 educational board games and 8 quizzes to enhance learning.
- Awareness campaigns: Promote project objectives through digital platforms, involving more than 500 young people through social media and educational events.
- Critical thinking and problem solving: Young people were trained in managing online behavior and encouraged to become advocates for safe internet use in their communities.