latest news & announcements

Dissemination event - Italy

On 28 December 2025, the REAL project dissemination event was held in Agropoli, engaging young people, community members, and local stakeholders in a discussion on misinformation, digital responsibility, and media awareness. The event served as a platform to share project outcomes and to reflect on the challenges young people face when navigating complex online information environments.

Dissemination event - Bulgaria

On 4 December 2025, a dissemination event of the REAL project was held in Plovdiv, bringing together young people, educators, community representatives, and media professionals to explore the growing importance of media literacy and critical thinking in the digital age. The event created an open space for dialogue on how misinformation spreads online and how communities can respond through awareness, education, and youth engagement.

Final Partner Meeting of the REAL Project

On 28 November, the partners of the REAL (Research, Evaluate, Analyse, Learn) project gathered in Spain for the final transnational meeting. Hosted by the Spanish partner, the event brought together representatives from all participating organisations to review the project’s achievements, evaluate the completed activities, and reflect on the impact of the REAL approach on strengthening digital literacy and critical thinking among young people.

Dissemination event - Spain

The Spanish dissemination event of the REAL project took place on 28 November 2025, welcoming young people, civil society actors, educators, and local stakeholders interested in digital literacy and civic engagement. The event highlighted the relevance of empowering youth to critically assess online information and to actively participate in countering misinformation within their communities.

Progress on REAL HUB Modules

The development of the REAL HUB modules is moving forward successfully, marking an important step in building a strong foundation for media literacy and fact-checking skills among youth. During the second transnational meeting, partners presented and evaluated the draft modules, reflecting on key findings, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

REAL Workshops and Training Materials Now Available

We are excited to announce that the REAL workshops and training programme are now fully developed and ready to use! Designed to strengthen media literacy and fact-checking skills, the workshops offer practical, engaging activities that empower young people to recognise misinformation, think critically, and take an active role in promoting truth online.

Productive Second TPM Advances Project Implementation

The second transnational project meeting gathered partners to review progress and set the direction for the next phase of activities. The session began with a welcome and overview of goals, followed by a review of completed work, including the kick-off meeting, training workshops, framework and curriculum development, and the establishment of the network of experts.

Kick off meeting

The kick-off meeting of the project, in Bulgaria, brought together partners from NewSkills, JLP, and VIESSE EUROPA for a full day of productive discussions and strategic planning.

The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for partners to align on objectives, roles, and responsibilities, ensuring a shared understanding of the project’s vision. Key topics included project management, financial documentation, dissemination strategies, and the design of youth-led fact-checking initiatives.