“Sense Beyond Scrolling” seeks to empower youth workers to become frontline defenders against the rising tide of disinformation and misinformation that threatens young people’s ability to navigate the digital world critically and responsibly. In an era where manipulated content, AI-generated fakes, and algorithm-driven echo chambers distort reality, youth workers must be equipped not only with awareness but with actionable tools to counter these threats. The world is faced with several challenges ranging from accurately constructed misinformation campaigns to international interference in media. According to the Digital News Report 2024 by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, more than 53% of people in the world consumed news from social media in 2024. This share reaches 74% when taking into consideration only the youth. While the use of social media as a source of information is not dangerous per se, the quality of information available might be scarce as many platforms have low barriers of access and poorly implemented policies to share contents. The situation becomes even more dangerous taking into account that youth mainly consumes their news form social media and lack of tools to verify the sources. Youth workers, in many cases, lack of proper skills and knowledge about mis/disinformation campaign and are not aware about how to ensure online safety of young users. The project was born from a deep concern: young people are increasingly exposed to content that is not just misleading but deliberately deceptive. From deepfakes to conspiracy theories, the digital landscape is saturated with information designed to confuse, polarize, and manipulate. Youth workers often find themselves unequipped to respond, lacking structured training and practical tools. “Sense Beyond Scrolling” fills this gap by offering a comprehensive training programme that blends theory with immersive practice. By focusing on youth work practice, the project ensures that learning is grounded, relevant, and immediately applicable. Participants will co-create a toolkit of activities—such as “Catch the Fake,” “Recreate the Facts,” and “Build a Media Bridge”—that empower young people to question, verify, and engage critically with the content they consume. Ultimately, the project aims to transform youth workers into media literacy multipliers, capable of fostering a generation of informed, resilient, and ethically engaged digital citizens. In doing so, it positions youth work as a vital force in safeguarding democratic values and social cohesion in the face of digital manipulation. The project’s objectives are rooted in youth work practice and respond to a pressing need: - Combat disinformation and misinformation by strengthening youth workers’ ability to recognise manipulation tactics, debunk false narratives, and foster critical media consumption among young people. - Provide youth workers with creative, non-formal educational tools—including simulations, role plays, and collaborative storytelling—to engage youth in decoding digital content and understanding how information is shaped and weaponised. - Address digital inequalities by involving youth workers from regions most affected by low media literacy and high exposure to disinformation, particularly in Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. - Build a transnational community of practice where youth workers share strategies, co-create resources, and support each other in tackling digital threats through peer learning and collaboration. - Promote ethical digital behaviour and resilience by encouraging youth workers to reflect on their own media habits and model responsible engagement for the youth they mentor. - Integrate media literacy into everyday youth work, enabling practitioners to design impactful workshops, campaigns, and mentoring activities that directly address the challenges posed by digital manipulation.