This international project is led by the Government of Navarra, in collaboration with the University of Lapland, the University of Navarra, Funky Citizens (Romania), and the Institute of Constructive Journalism of Navarra.
Coordinator
The Government of Navarre acts as the Project Coordinator, bringing extensive experience in European project leadership and public policy design. It plays a central role in ensuring strategic alignment with regional, national, and EU priorities. Its responsibilities include overall project management, financial and administrative coordination, and risk monitoring. The entity also leads communication, dissemination, and sustainability efforts. Through its institutional capacity, it ensures effective governance and long-term policy impact.
Partners
Funky Citizens (Romania) is a civil society organisation promoting good governance, civic empowerment, and media literacy, with proven expertise in countering disinformation. Its initiatives at the local level, centred around participatory approaches, have built direct experience engaging vulnerable and rural communities, which will be put to good use when implementing the pilot workshops in Transylvania. As leader of the co-creation working package, FC also coordinates the development of the Media Literacy Guide. Its approach is grounded in a long-standing commitment to building resilience against disinformation through critical thinking and scalable, replicable solutions.
The Institute of Constructive Journalism of Navarre (Spain) provides specialised knowledge in constructive journalism and media education. It focuses on training methodologies that foster civic engagement and community-based learning. As a technical partner, it leads the development of content for the Media Literacy Guide. It also designs pedagogical approaches and trains facilitators involved in workshops. Its contribution ensures a solutions-oriented and participatory learning experience.
The University of Lapland (Finland) contributes strong academic expertise in media literacy, particularly among older adults and in rural and Arctic contexts. It has significant experience working with indigenous Sámi communities and applying advanced diagnostic research methods. As leader of the diagnosis work package, it designs the methodological framework and coordinates regional analyses. The university also leads comparative research across participating regions. Its work ensures a robust evidence-based foundation for the project.
The University of Navarra (Spain) brings strong research expertise in media literacy, disinformation, and impact assessment. Through its School of Communication, it is actively involved in European research networks, including EDMO, enhancing its international perspective. As leader of the evaluation work package, it designs and implements the project’s evaluation framework. It oversees both baseline and final assessments, ensuring methodological rigor. Its work guarantees the measurement of outcomes and supports evidence-based recommendations.
Affiliated
NASERTIC (Navarre, Spain) is a public technology company specialising in digital transformation, communication, and technological infrastructure. It supports the project through technical expertise and digital implementation capabilities. The entity contributes to communication and dissemination activities, ensuring accessibility and inclusiveness. It plays a key role in aligning technological solutions with project objectives. Its involvement strengthens the digital and operational dimension of the project.
Associated
The National Library of Estonia contributes extensive experience in media literacy and adult education at both national and European levels. It has a strong track record in developing educational resources and promoting lifelong learning. As an associated partner, it facilitates knowledge exchange and shares best practices. It also supports dissemination and enhances the European dimension of the project. Its participation reinforces transferability and long-term impact.
The Ukrainian Media and Communication Institute brings valuable expertise in media literacy in crisis and conflict contexts. It specialises in countering disinformation and working with older populations. As an associated partner, it contributes insights on resilience to information threats. It supports comparative analysis and enriches the project’s perspective with real-world experience. Its involvement strengthens the project’s relevance and dissemination across European networks.
