Our project, "Connect, Critique, Create," aims to empower young people with critical media literacy skills in a world saturated with diverse and constant information flows. The primary goal is to equip youth with the ability to discern, analyze, and engage with media content in a thoughtful and informed manner. By doing so, we aim to enhance their capacity to participate actively and responsibly in society. Objectives: To enable young people to critically evaluate media content, fostering the ability to differentiate between facts and misinformation, and make informed decisions about what to believe and share. To educate participants on the significant role media plays in shaping perceptions of the world, society, and individual self-concepts, promoting a deeper understanding of media influence. To teach youth to identify biases, uncover untold aspects of stories, and critically assess media messages based on personal experiences, beliefs, and values. To encourage participants to produce their own media content, thus understanding the creation process and empowering them to contribute positively to the media landscape. To facilitate exchanges among young people from different countries, enhance cultural understanding, and share insights on media practices across cultures. To equip youth with media literacy skills and teaching strategies to further disseminate these essential skills within their communities. To increase consciousness about the importance of media literacy for active citizenship and the functioning of democracy, aiming to create a more informed and engaged youth populace. Our approach addresses the urgent need for media literacy education, which is not sufficiently provided in traditional learning environments. Through nonformal learning methods and international collaboration, we aim to bridge this educational gap, ensuring young people are well-prepared to navigate the complex media environment. This project aligns with the Erasmus+ program's focus on active participation, cultural understanding, and learning outside the classroom, targeting the prevention of misinformation spread and promoting critical engagement with media.