The project aimed to enhance critical thinking and media literacy skills among unemployed citizens and small business owners, helping them make informed business decisions in the face of widespread fake news. A key objective was to: 1. Strengthening International Collaboration – Establish a network of organizations in Germany, Croatia, and Portugal to share best practices and enhance cooperation in adult education. 2. Developing Non-Formal Education Program– Create training program to improve critical thinking and media literacy, helping unemployed citizens and small business owners recognize and counter fake news. 3. Empowering Organizations – Support less experienced organizations inside and outside partnership consortium in understanding the impact of fake news on business and equipping them to provide better training and resources. 4. Creating a Digital Educational Platform – Develop an online tool to provide accessible, high-quality training materials and improve digital skills among adult learners and educators. By empowering educators and individuals with new skills and resources, the project wanted to contributed to a more informed society capable of recognizing and mitigating the impact of fake news.
The project was initiated to tackle the increasing influence of fake news on business decision-making, particularly among unemployed citizens and small business owners with limited digital skills. The spread of misinformation on social media had led to poor financial and business choices, highlighting the urgent need for media literacy and critical thinking education. Many adults lacked the ability to verify information sources, making them vulnerable to manipulation. By applying for this project, the partners aimed to empower individuals with the necessary skills to critically assess news, enhance their digital resilience, and make informed decisions. The project also sought to support organizations working in adult education by developing innovative non-formal training programs and digital tools. Strengthening cooperation among organizations in Germany, Croatia, and Portugal was a key objective, ensuring the exchange of best practices and the creation of sustainable learning opportunities. The project contributed to the European goal of improving digital literacy and combating misinformation.