The main objective of the CHARLIE project was to empower students, young people, and educators to critically understand and address algorithmic bias in digital systems and their impact on society. By implementing the project, we aimed to develop inclusive, multilingual, and competence-based educational resources aligned with EU frameworks and adapted to EQF levels 2 (youth), 4 (adult education), and 6 (higher education). These resources were designed to help learners—particularly those from disadvantaged or underrepresented groups—acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to recognize, question, and counter the biases and inequalities that algorithms can reinforce. Additionally, the project sought to strengthen the role of teachers, trainers, and youth workers by providing parallel materials and tools to support their educational practice in promoting ethical thinking, critical digital literacy, and civic engagement. Through this dual approach, CHARLIE aimed to contribute to building a more inclusive, transparent, and democratic digital society, fully aligned with European values and strategic priorities such as digital transformation, inclusion, and ethical education.
The CHARLIE project was proposed to address the increasing presence of algorithmic decision-making systems in society and the need for education to respond critically and ethically to this transformation. As highlighted in the project description, there is a clear lack of educational initiatives that focus on the social and ethical impact of algorithms, especially their potential to reproduce or reinforce discrimination and bias. The project responds to this gap by developing inclusive, competence-based, and multilingual educational resources across EQF levels 2, 4, and 6. It aims to empower young people, students, and educators—particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds—to understand, identify, and challenge algorithmic bias. Furthermore, the project supports teachers and trainers by equipping them with practical tools to promote ethical thinking, civic engagement, and democratic values. CHARLIE directly addresses key EU educational priorities, including digital transformation, inclusion, ethics, and active citizenship, contributing to a more just and informed digital society.