INFOSHIELD GEN Z
Digital Detectives Against Misinformation
Project Launch
Official launch of INFOSHIELD GEN Z: Digital Detectives Against Misinformation, an innovative youth-led initiative funded by the European Solidarity Corps programme.
Starting June 1, 2026, this project brings together five Finnish young people and experienced coaches to equip approximately 180–220 teenagers with practical media literacy and digital verification skills.
Why This Matters
Misinformation spreads fast. Trust erodes faster. Yet young people lack practical tools and confidence to verify information responsibly.
INFOSHIELD GEN Z addresses this gap: we offer hands-on peer-to-peer learning with real-world fact-checking techniques that work on TikTok, Instagram, and messaging apps.
By aligning with European priorities in media literacy, digital resilience, inclusion, and civic participation, this project strengthens the information ecosystem while building a generation of critical thinkers.
Core Objectives
8–10 Workshops
In schools and youth centres
180–220 Participants
Underrepresented youth priority
35–45% Skill Gain
Measurable improvement
10–15 Ambassadors
Peer multipliers
Open Toolkit
Free resources
Implementation Timeline
Team kick-off, coach guidance, material development, school partnerships
Pilot workshop, feedback collection, content refinement
Core workshops, vocational sessions, youth centre evenings
Data analysis, impact assessment, toolkit compilation
Final public event, results publication, sustainability planning
Project Approach
What We Are NOT
- Traditional media education
- Political lecturing
- One-size-fits-all content
- Time-limited intervention
What We ARE
- Peer learning in spaces youth inhabit
- Practical real-life skills
- Inclusion-first design
- Open, reusable resources
Expected Outcomes
180–220 Participants
With improved fact-checking skills
10–15 Ambassadors
Continuing knowledge sharing
1 Open Toolkit
200–300 downloads in 6 months
3+ Partners
Committed to ongoing use
2,000–3,000 Reached
Through social media and networks
Behaviour Change
More careful sharing and dialogue
European Priorities
This project embodies European Solidarity Corps values and directly addresses EU priorities in digital resilience, media literacy, inclusion, diversity, and civic participation. By bringing together five young leaders, coaches, and community partners, INFOSHIELD GEN Z demonstrates how European funding catalyses grassroots change led by the people it serves.
Join the Movement
📱 Follow Our Journey
Instagram & TikTok: @infoshieldgenz
Website: feminary.fi/INFOSHIELD-GEN-Z
Toolkit Release: January 2027
🤝 For Partners & Educators
Schools, youth centres, and community organisations interested in hosting workshops or receiving training materials.
🎯 For Young People
Aged 16–25 interested in practical media literacy skills? Workshops are free and open to everyone.
Watch for dates on our social media and partner locations.
Because questioning information is not cynicism. It’s citizenship.