DEMPOD
PODCAST FOR DEMOCRACY
OUR objective
To empower disadvantaged youth to use podcasts as a tool in their local contexts in order to increase their civic engagement and their participation in the democratic life.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Each generation has its own unique voice and methods for driving positive change. Today’s generation is shaped by the digital and social media age, where online platforms have become central to self-expression. Social media can be a force for both good and bad, and it’s up to engaged citizens to determine which direction it takes.
Where older generations relied on radio, today’s generation turns to podcasts. Unlike traditional radio, which was more limited and costly to produce, podcasts offer a more accessible and inclusive platform for content creation. Similarly, streaming videos have replaced television as the go-to medium for modern audiences, allowing more people to share their views freely. With the right knowledge, individuals have the power to spread ideas that can contribute to a better world.
However, the digital space can be a battleground. While some will use it to promote negative, false, or biased information, creating positive, meaningful content is crucial. This ensures young people have access to informal education on essential social, political, and human issues. Podcasts, in particular, play a vital role in promoting media literacy and civic participation, empowering young people to voice their opinions independently, outside the control of traditional media. This is especially important for disadvantaged youth, whose voices are often overlooked by mainstream media outlets.
RECENT EPISODES
Human Rights
Freedom of Expression
Mental Health
Education
Storytelling
NEWS
Democratic Participation and Civic Engagement of Young People in the Balkans
Youth participation is one of the pillars of democratic societies. The research “Democratic Participation and Civic Engagement for Young People in the Balkans” explores the state of youth engagement in five countries, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Montenegro, and Romania. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing young people in their pursuit of active citizenship, focusing especially on digital activism, institutional frameworks, and civic participation practices
The DEMPOD Project Reaches a Key Milestone: Youth Worker Training Underway!
Action Synergy, together with partners from Albania, Romania, Bosnia and Montenegro are hosting a series of six webinars covering essential topics including Soft Skills, Digital Advocacy, Social Issues, Podcast Concept Development, Editing, and Promotion.
Online meeting to prepare the next steps
The DEMPOD team had a meeting today ( 4th September, 2024) to review the previous achievements and prepare for the next action plan. The first chapter of training materials with creative and interactive activities have been created for youth workers. The next are coming!
Kick – off meeting in Athens
This week, the DEMPOD team met in Athens with members from Greece, Romania, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina for a kick – off event to mark the initiative of a 3 – year project.
DEMPOD aims to empower disadvantaged youth to use podcasts as a tool in their local contexts in order to increase their civic engagement and participation in the democratic life.
Press Release
DEMPOD is a project co-funded by the EU which aims to leverage the power of podcasting to empower disadvantage youth to increase their civic engagement.
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