re:start democratic discourse

Behind the news

The project consists of three key elements that are complement each other. Firstly a social media campaign for media freedom. Secondly a series of educational events strengthening media literacy of citizens pupils and students, so they can defend themselves against ‘fake news’, hate speech and misinformation. Thirdly there will be steps taken to professionalise Ukrainian local journalists, bloggers and citizen journalists. The target area is the rural Southeast of the Ukraine.

Partners are ECPMF, RPDI and the journalist association Melitopol. Objective is the long-term establishment of collaboration and communication channels through the project.