The “Fight Fake News – Preserve Mental Health” project aims to address the negative impact of fake news on the mental health of young deaf individuals, particularly during the pandemic and the war in Europe.

Social media platforms have become the primary means of content sharing, but they lack source citations, making it challenging to determine the reliability of information and the motives behind its dissemination.

The problem lies not only in the misinformation itself but also in the manipulation that affects people’s psychological health and stability.

The project aims to enhance the mental well-being of young deaf individuals by addressing the influence of fake news through critical thinking and innovative digital tools, thus contributing to their overall positive development and resilience in the face of misinformation.

Establish collaboration with less experienced local organizations in Greece and Spain, operating in similar fields of action, to achieve an international dimension in their work

Develop new innovative non-formal education programs to engage a larger number of disadvantaged youth in critical thinking about news and content available on portals and social media platforms.

Strengthen the capacities of youth workers from organizations that have not participated or have limited experience in international training, enabling them to recognize the impact of fake news on the mental health of young users and respond constructively to the needs of disadvantaged youth.

Develop new digital tools focused on improving the quality of youth training in recognizing the distinction between reality and media representation, and strengthen the capacities of involved and partner organizations to use innovative digital tools in future work with young people.