Following a successful foundation-building period, the Erasmus+ project “HATE-LESS: Harnessing Awareness to End Hate Speech and Disinformation for a More Diverse Youth using Media Literacy and Technology” is proud to announce its transition into its second and most impactful phase.
Project Overview & Objectives
HATE-LESS was launched to address the growing challenges of online hate speech and disinformation that target young Europeans. Our mission is to transform the digital landscape into a safer, more empathetic space by:
- Combating hate speech and disinformation via media literacy to counter fake news and advocate for diverse migration narratives.
- Enhancing digital literacy in youth work, empowering youth to critically analyze the content they consume.
- Mobilizing youth workers and organizations for inclusive societies through participatory methods and technology.
- Strengthening social and civic competencies by promoting fundamental values, mutual respect, and intercultural dialogue.
From Planning to Action: Implementation & Activities
The first half of the project focused on identifying needs through focus groups with Local Advisory groups and developing a solid academic foundation. We have successfully created Methodological Guidelines and a Practical Toolkit focused on participatory action research and video production. These materials were validated during intensive transnational training sessions and are now ready for wide-scale application.
The HATE-LESS Toolkit: Now Available
A major milestone has been reached with the official publication of the HATE-LESS Practical Toolkit. Now available on our Results Page, this resource offers interactive exercises designed to help educators translate complex media issues into hands-on learning.
A Strong European Partnership
This initiative is driven by a diverse consortium of partners across Europe (excluding FSL for this phase of the campaign):
- Germany: EUROPEAN YOUTH4MEDIA NETWORK EV. (Project Coordinator)
- Estonia: EESTI PEOPLE TO PEOPLE
- France: MITRA FRANCE
- Spain: Evolutionary Archetypes Consulting SL
- Greece: WAVES FOUNDATION FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION
The Road Ahead: Participatory Videos & Youth Manifesto
As we enter the second half of the project, our focus shifts to the roll-out of training schemes and the production of participatory videos. In these videos, young people take the lead as storytellers to share their views on wellbeing and a better digital future.
These creative results will fuel our upcoming Advocacy Campaign and Youth Manifesto, aimed at pushing for the continuous improvement of media literacy in youth work at a policy level. By building a community of informed and responsible media users, HATE-LESS is creating a lasting impact on local, national, and European levels.
Funding Agency: JUGEND für Europa
Learn more about HATE-LESS: https://hate-less.eu
