From the perspective of youth work practice, our main goal is to empower young people to become informed, resilient, and responsible media consumers and creators. We want to create a safe learning space where young people can critically explore how misinformation affects their daily lives, their communities, and the European Union as a whole. By engaging participants in interactive and non-formal learning processes, we aim to strengthen their competences in media literacy, critical thinking, and civic engagement. Our youth work objectives are: Develop critical thinking skills Equip participants with the ability to identify, question, and challenge misinformation and disinformation in all its forms, including social media manipulation, fake news websites, and AI-generated content. Foster resilience against manipulation by providing practical tools such as fact-checking methods and media analysis techniques. Promote active participation and youth empowerment Encourage young people to see themselves as proactive agents who can influence their communities positively by spreading awareness and sharing accurate information. Strengthen their confidence to take part in debates, discussions, and projects related to media and democracy. Build intercultural dialogue and cooperation Use the diversity of participants’ backgrounds to compare how disinformation spreads across different countries and cultures. Create a platform for sharing perspectives, which helps break stereotypes and build mutual understanding across borders. Connect youth with European values and institutions Challenge harmful narratives about the EU by providing direct contact with institutions and experts. Highlight the role of the EU in promoting transparency, accountability, and democracy, thereby reinforcing young people’s trust in European values. Promote tolerance and social responsibility Show how disinformation often targets vulnerable groups and fuels hate speech. Inspire participants to counter intolerance and discrimination by promoting empathy, openness, and responsible communication. Support lifelong learning and professional growth Provide young people with transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, public speaking and digital literacy that will benefit them in their personal, civic, and professional lives. Through this project, we want to address the growing gap between digital literacy and true media literacy. While many young people are digitally skilled, research shows they often lack the capacity to critically evaluate online content. As youth workers, we see it as our responsibility to provide the right tools, experiences, and reflection spaces to bridge this gap. By the end of the exchange, participants will not only understand how disinformation operates but will also feel empowered to take a stand against it, educate their peers and promote a healthier, more democratic online environment. This aligns directly with the mission of youth work: to support young people’s growth as active, critical and responsible citizens of Europe.