The Media Information Literacy Learning Initiative (MILLI) held its 8th annual summer school graduation ceremony.
21 participants from the country’s 14 regions convened at the Katutura Community Arts Centre to be conferred with certificates after completing training in media literacy at MILLI Summer School.
MILLI Trust Board Chairperson, Angelika Schroeder, says MILLI aims to educate individuals on how to navigate through the vast amount of information while critically analysing and evaluating the credibility and reliability of sources.
“Today we are looking at summer school; this is specifically aimed at the youth, but not limited to that; this has to look at the perspective on media literacy, fake news, digital literacy, and other related topics that are important to MILLI. In an era where information is readily and easily accessible at our fingertips, it is crucial that we equip ourselves with the necessary skills to tell fact from fiction.”
Topics explored include how young people view the election process, hate and radicalization, including on social media, negative comments that young people are forced to endure on social media, and how they can encourage positive change among their peers.
In terms of digital safety, participants were empowered in terms of being cognizant of the type of content they upload to social media, which they learned can reveal sensitive information with implications for safety and security.
The graduates will now become facilitators in their respective regions for the MILLI Trust Initiative and are required to capacitate and implement the skills acquired within the 11 days of their training.
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