Follow Up Moldova
Introduction: Moldovan Team Follow-Up Activities – MEDIAMIND Project
Following their active participation in the Erasmus+ MEDIAMIND project in Pissouri, Cyprus (March 22–30, 2025), the Moldovan team returned home energized and ready to spark change. Building on the knowledge and tools gained during the training, they organized a series of impactful follow-up events across Moldova, reaching over 60 young people in Chișinău, Cahul, and Orhei. Through creative workshops, debates, and interactive sessions, they tackled themes such as fake news, deepfakes, and media manipulation—making media literacy accessible and engaging for new audiences. Each session reflected the core values of MEDIAMIND: critical thinking, digital responsibility, and active citizenship. The team's efforts exemplified how Erasmus+ experiences can be transformed into long-term community impact through youth empowerment and innovative education.
Follow Up Activities
March 30, 2025 – We Returned from Cyprus, Ready to Act
After participating in the Erasmus+ training course "MediaMind: Critical Thinking in Media Literacy Development" in Pissouri, Cyprus, we returned home with a clear goal. The training deepened our understanding of media manipulation, fake news, and the critical role of digital literacy. With new knowledge and tools in hand, we set out to share this experience with young people across Moldova.
April 12, 2025 – Chișinău Was Our First Stop
Our first dissemination event took place at the Rîșcani Youth Center in Chișinău. The session, gathered 12 young participants, most of them engaging for the first time in an Erasmus+ related activity. We introduced the mission of our organization and gave participants a clear overview of the Erasmus+ program and its opportunities. We then shared insights gained during the MediaMind training, focusing on media literacy, the recognition of fake news, and the influence of artificial intelligence in journalism. The session included creative activities, interactive debates, and group reflection, allowing young people to explore the topic in a dynamic and accessible way.
April 16, 2025 – Reaching South to Cahul
Soon after, we brought the MediaMind message to Vocational School No. 2 in Cahu. The session engaged 26 participants—students and teachers—in a discussion about fake news, deepfakes, and the importance of verifying online information.
We also spoke about Cyprus and the Erasmus+ experience, linking it to broader themes of personal development, youth engagement, and active citizenship. This session was not just an information session, but an invitation for young people to become more involved and aware in their daily media consumption.
May 14, 2025 – Continuing the Work in Orhei]
In Orhei, we organized a new workshop at the Youth Friendly Health Center. The activity brought together 13 youths, offering a balance of learning, interaction, and creativity. We began with a presentation of SENSE and our participation in the MediaMind training, followed by a discussion on how fake news spreads and the role of social media in amplifying disinformation. Participants then took part in a practical workshop where they created fake news articles using various visual and narrative techniques. The activity helped them understand how manipulation works and how to critically evaluate digital content.
We concluded the session with a Q&A, offering resources for further learning and encouraging participants to remain active in civic and educational initiatives. In total, we reached over 60 young people and youth workers in three different regions, sparking conversations about digital responsibility, media awareness, and youth empowerment.
May 14, 2025 – Continuing the Work in Orhei]
For us, MediaMind was not just a training—it became a platform to build something bigger in our communities. Through each session, we strengthened our mission to support critical thinking and informed participation among young people. This journey confirmed that youth education does not end with mobility. It begins there.
Online Dissemination Links
Sense post:
Preparatory meeting: https://www.facebook.com/ngosense/posts/pfbid02J5t61Wcunde9Qz51RnLr2LcobdLZHvZybDAiPs3Rv3pkKzLPiVSVmP74jg7fDn6hl
Follow-up event: https://www.facebook.com/events/678892854521792
Follow-up event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2111178495994231
Follow-up event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1401325554391967
- Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJMluBKthzR/
- Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIb46Shtrag/
- Final video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94rGxEtrfvw
Irina Rachieru
Individual LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/irina-rachieru-1b2067165_live-from-pissouri-cyprus-so-excited-activity-7311339532539301888-fy6g?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&rcm=ACoAACdXZlYBP0UJvR_a3WxiZeF-UU3CTiIj39o
Follow-up activity event announcement: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BcesvZdse/
Follow-up activity post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16fCLvJbvo/
Gheorghe Stoianov
Online Dissemination Links
Mihai Dobrioglo
Post 2. Follow-up activity: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bht22DNzD/
Ștefan Chiciuc
Follow-up activity event announcement: https://fb.me/e/bVREL09Fy
Evaluation Paragraphs from Participants
Irina Rachieru
Beyond only learning about media literacy, participating in the "Media Mind" Erasmus+ project was a genuinely meaningful experience. The workshop made learning interesting and powerful by combining intercultural communication, non-formal education, and creativity. I was able to think more deeply about how the media affects our lives and communities by engaging in activities like making fake news, examining our media biographies, and debating. My communication, collaboration, and flexibility all improved as a result of working in multicultural teams. While the cultural evenings and local outings offered a useful element of connection and understanding, the secure and welcoming setting promoted conversation and sharing.
The fact that we were active participants, creators, and advocates rather than just learners was among the most significant features. After the course, I felt more assured about my capacity to use innovative technologies in youth work and to spread awareness about media literacy. I was made aware by "Media Mind" of the value of teamwork and the crucial part youth workers play in encouraging critical thinking and ethical media use. My future work will continue to be shaped by the relationships and information I have made.
Gheorghe Stoianov
Participating in the "Media Mind" Erasmus+ project was an eye-opening and enriching experience that went far beyond traditional learning. Through a dynamic mix of non-formal education, intercultural dialogue, and hands-on workshops, I gained a much deeper understanding of how media influences our perceptions, behaviors, and societies. Activities such as creating fake news, reflecting on our personal media journeys, and engaging in debates helped me develop a more critical and informed approach to media. I appreciated how each session encouraged us to question, explore, and collaborate rather than passively absorb information.
Working in multicultural teams improved my communication skills, adaptability, and teamwork. The cultural evenings and local discoveries added warmth and connection to the experience, allowing us to learn from one another not just academically, but personally.
One of the most empowering aspects of the project was being treated as an active contributor. I left the program feeling more confident in using creative tools in youth work and more motivated to promote media literacy in my community. "Media Mind" helped me realize how essential critical thinking and ethical media engagement are, especially for youth workers. The skills, insights, and friendships I gained will continue to impact both my professional and personal growth.
Mihai Dobrioglo
It was a holistic experience being part of the "MediaMind: Critical Thinking in Media Literacy Development" project and a life-changing one at that. From day one, which included exploring the charming village of Pissouri, to creating promotional videos in the final sessions, everything was perfectly planned and well thought out.What I appreciated most was the hands-on approach – we didn't just sit and listen; we created posters, performed short theatrical scenes, joined debates, and engaged in many interactive activities. These workshops allowed me to express my opinions more clearly, listen respectfully to others, and communicate better in a multicultural group.I gained so many useful insights on media literacy, became more capable of identifying misinformation and feel safer in the online space. On top of all that, I had the time of my life with wonderful people from different parts of the world. The safe space and positive vibe made it all the more magical. "MediaMind" was a 10 out of 10 project that showed me the true power of teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.
Ștefan Chiciuc
Taking part in the Erasmus+ training course "MediaMind: Critical Thinking in Media Literacy Development" (Pissouri, Cyprus, 22–30 March 2025) proved to be both transformative and highly relevant to my professional practice as a youth worker. The programme's carefully sequenced mix of non-formal education methods—forum-theatre, video challenges around the village, World-Café debates, artistic workshops and structured reflection sessions—moved us beyond passive learning and immersed us in critical, hands-on exploration of media influence, digital security and "mental immunity."
Working alongside 35 colleagues from nine partner organisations, I refined my intercultural communication, teamwork and adaptability while designing posters on fake-news phenomena and co-creating an information "umbrella" that maps practical strategies for resisting manipulation and managing information flows responsibly. The safe, inclusive environment fostered candid dialogue during daily reflections and energisers, while cultural evenings and the Paphos study trip deepened mutual understanding. Most importantly, the project treated us as active contributors. Guided by ACPELIA's trainers, I produced a prototype digital platform to disseminate media-literacy resources locally—an output that aligns with the project's objective of building an international community of youth workers who champion critical thinking. I now feel better equipped to integrate creative media-literacy tools into my programmes, mentor peers on cyber-hygiene, and advocate for ethical, evidence-based media engagement in Moldova and beyond. The knowledge, confidence and partnerships forged during "MediaMind" will continue to shape my educational initiatives long after the project's formal conclusion.