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Our Chartist Heritage / Newport Rising Fight for Facts Schools Workshops

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    ages 8-14 social media and media literacy workshops combined with history. real life skills for fact checking and protection against fake news

  • Number of beneficiaries - 600

    we already have good connections with Newport schools

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Our "Fight for Facts" workshops deliver crucial media literacy, tackling fake news and misinformation in schools. By weaving historical insights from the Chartist movement and democratic principles, we empower students to critically engage with information. Praised by educators, these sessions are vital for fostering informed, discerning citizens. This funding will sustain our commitment to truth and democracy in education.

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BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

600

we will deliver 15 sessions to 1-2 classes at a time

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£6,000.00

TIMELINE

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025

Activity goals

Ensure young people are protected from the harmful effects of fake and misinformation

Increase young people's awareness of their local and national heritage

Enhance young people's critical thinking abilities and active participation in civic life

Activity Actions

  • Expand school collaborations in Newport.

  • Update workshops for new Welsh curriculum.

  • Foster ongoing school relationships.

  • Supply schools with workshop materials.

  • Share updates and highlights on social media.

Activity details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We monitor quality through teacher feedback, student input, and school body discussions.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Participatory Budgeting / Western Power

We've previously received funding for these workshops through Participatory Budgeting, Western Power