Media-Guard Invites You to Join the Second Edition of the Youth Information Resilience Camp

Are you a young person active in your community? Do you want to better understand how disinformation works and how to combat it? Do you support and promote EU values? Would you like to get involved in activities to fight disinformation in your community? Are you a Russian speaker who understands Romanian? The “Media-Guard” Association invites you to apply for the Youth Information Resilience Camp, organized from August 3–5, 2026, in a picturesque location outside Chișinău.

What is the Information Resilience Camp?

It is an intense 3-day experience dedicated to young leaders who want to get involved in combating disinformation and promoting European values in their communities. For three days, you will learn, connect with other active young people from across the country, and become part of the national “Disinfo-fighters” network—young people prepared to educate and inspire their peers in the fight against online manipulation.

What will you learn?

• How to recognize and debunk falsehoods.
• What digital tools and techniques you can use for fact-checking.
• How to effectively communicate democratic values and the right to information.
• How to organize peer-to-peer information sessions in your community.
• How to develop your own mini-media literacy campaign.

Who will provide the training?

Training and professional guidance will be provided by experts in the fight against disinformation, investigative journalists with experience in documenting and reporting on disinformation topics, and facilitators specialized in peer-to-peer education.

Who can participate?

We are looking for young people aged 16 to 30 from all regions of Moldova, including the Transnistrian region and the Gagauz Autonomy, who:

• Are active in Youth Centers, NGOs, civic groups, initiative teams, or local activism.
• Are students, young teachers, bloggers, content creators, or leaders in their circles.
• Believe in truth, transparency, and education, and are determined to fight disinformation.
• Commit to organizing training and mobilization sessions for young people in their communities after the camp.
• Understand the Romanian language.

When and how will the activities take place?

• When: August 3–5, 2026.
• Where: Outside Chișinău (the exact location will be communicated to the selected participants).
• What we provide: Transport, accommodation, meals, and training materials—all free of charge.

What happens after the camp?

You will be part of the “Disinfo-fighters” network and will receive support to conduct at least one training activity in your community with our assistance.

How to apply?

Fill out [this participation form] by July 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM. (We will select approximately 20 participants who best fit the profile and motivation of the project.)

For more details, do not hesitate to contact us at the phone number 078 094 358 or email us at colun.mariana@gmail.com.

This event is organized with the financial support of the European Union. Its content is the sole responsibility of the project “Strengthening top-down and bottom-up resilience in the Republic of Moldova,” co-funded by the European Union. The content of this material belongs to the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.