EMPOWER — European Media Platform for Open, Wise, and Engaged Resilience

EMPOWER — European Media Platform
for Open, Wise, and Engaged Resilience

The project operates at the intersection

The project operates
at the intersection

media
literacy

emotional
intelligence

digital
safety

AI-supported
learning

community
engagement

democratic
resilience

EMPOWER is a Creative Europe project focused on media literacy, digital resilience, emotional intelligence, scam awareness, and democratic participation. It develops an inclusive multilingual digital educational platform for diverse communities across Europe.

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About project

About project

Project: 101246248 European Media Platform for Open, Wise, and Engaged Resilience (EMPOWER)

Programme: Creative Europe

Call: CREA-CROSS-2025-MEDIALITERACY (NEWS - Media Literacy)

Aim: The EMPOWER project seeks to develop an inclusive, multilingual digital educational platform that enhances media literacy and digital resilience among European citizens. The project will equip individuals with critical media analysis skills, misinformation detection abilities, and digital safety competencies to counter propaganda, disinformation, and online scams. The initiative specifically focuses on Estonia, Latvia, Netherlands, Greece, Hungary, and Ukraine, countries where media literacy gaps, information manipulation, and digital fraud pose significant societal risks.

Objectives

Objectives

Develop a structured Media Literacy Competence Framework

aligned with EU standards and emerging digital challenges.

aligned with EU standards and emerging digital challenges.

Design and develop an interactive MOOC platform

that supports personalized learning pathways for diverse users.

that supports personalized learning pathways for diverse users.

Develop and implement the Ambassador Program

to promote grassroots media literacy engagement across participating countries.

Empower diverse communities

in navigating the challenges of the modern media ecosystem with confidence.

Project work packages

Project work packages

WP1

Project Management
and Coordination

Project Management
and Coordination

Project Management and Coordination

WP2

Development of the Media Literacy Competence Framework

Development of the Media Literacy Competence Framework

WP3

MOOC Development and Personalized Learning System

MOOC Development and Personalized Learning System

WP4

Ambassador Program and Community Engagement

Ambassador Program and Community Engagement

WP5

Dissemination, Policy Integration & Sustainability

Dissemination, Policy Integration & Sustainability

Project deliverables

Project deliverables

D 1.1 Project Handbook

D 1.2 Quarterly Progress Reports

D 1.3 Transnational Project Meeting Reports (to add)

D 1.4 Final Evaluation Report (to add)

D 2.1 Media Literacy Competence Framework (Available in PDF & online format in EN, EE, RU, LV, EL, HU, NL, UA)

D 2.2 Digital Evaluation & Self-Assessment Tool (Interactive, AI-powered online tool for media literacy skill assessment. Adaptable for different user levels. Accessible via web-based platform, multilingual (EN, EE, RU,  LV, EL, HU, NL, UA).

D 3.1 MOOC Platform & Adaptive Learning System (Fully functional MOOC platform, accessible online, multi-language (EN, EE, RU, LV, EL, HU, NL, UA).

D 4.1 Ambassador Program Findings & Insights Report (Consolidated findings from ambassador activities, participant feedback, success stories, and challenges. Includes recommendations for scaling and sustaining the program. Available in EN)

D 5.1 Policy Recommendations & Integration Strategy (Set of policy recommendations for integrating media literacy into education and digital literacy strategies. Available in EN)

D 5.2 Multiplier Events & Local Engagement Summary (Findings and insights from local and international dissemination events. Includes impact analysis, best practices, and lessons learned. Available in EN)

D 5.3 Translated Media Literacy Materials (Fully translated MOOC content, media literacy framework, and assessment tools. Available in EN, EE, RU, LV, EL, HU, NL, UA)

D 5.4 Final Impact & Sustainability Report (Comprehensive report summarizing project outcomes, policy impact, and sustainability strategies. Available in EN)

Project plans

Project plans

T1.1 Project Coordination & Communication. Overall coordination of consortium activities, ensuring smooth implementation and alignment with objectives. Regular partner check-ins and strategic guidance. T1.2 Financial Management & Reporting Budget tracking, financial oversight, and compliance with financial regulations. Preparation of financial reports.  T1.3 Risk Management & Quality Assurance. Identification of risks, mitigation strategies, and implementation of corrective actions to ensure smooth execution. Regular risk assessments and partner feedback loops.  T1.4 Transnational Project Meetings. Three in-person consortium meetings for planning, monitoring, and impact evaluation. Kick-off meeting in Estonia (M2) Interim meeting in Greece (M12) Harvesting meeting in Netherlands (M23). T1.5 Digital Collaboration Platform Establishment and maintenance of a shared project management platform for real-time document sharing, reporting, and communication.  T1.6 Monitoring & Evaluation Framework Setting up project monitoring indicators, tracking progress, and assessing impact. Compilation of interim and final evaluation reports
T2.1 Research & Needs Assessment  T2.2 Design of the Media Literacy Competence Model  T2.3 Development of the Evaluation & Assessment Tool  T2.4 Creation of a Digital Solution  T2.5 Testing, Validation & Finalization
T3.1 Platform Design & Development  T3.2 Content Development & Translation  T3.3 Adaptive Learning System Integration  T3.4 Accessibility & Inclusivity Optimization  T3.5 Pilot Testing & User Feedback
T4.1 Ambassador Program Design T4.2 In-Person Ambassador Meetings (Latvia & Hungary) T4.3 Online Training Program T4.4 Program Evaluation & Sustainability Plan
T5.1 Dissemination & Communication Strategy T5.2 Multiplier Events T5.3 Local Events & Community Engagement T5.4 Translation & Localization of deliverables

Resilience Talks

Resilience Talks

A series of events on media literacy, focused on building resilience against misinformation and fostering a critical approach to the media in today’s information landscape.

Our team

Our team

  • Nina Kapanadze

    Project Manager/ Board Member 

    VitaTiim MTÜ

    Nina Kapanadze

    Project Manager/ Board Member 

    VitaTiim MTÜ

  • Nadiia Akulova

    Ph.D. in Philology, Associate Professor

    Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University

    Nadiia Akulova

    Associate Professor / Project manager

    Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University

  • Tetiana Konovalenko

    Fundraising Direction Coordinator

    NGO "Progresylni"

    Tetiana Konovalenko

    Fundraising Direction Coordinator

    NGO "Progresylni"

  • Alina Hachetlova

    Board Member and Education Programme Manager

    New East

    Alina Hachetlova

    Board Member and Education Programme Manager

    New East

  • Laszlo Katona

    Senior lecturer School of English and American Studies

    Eotvos Lorand University

    Laszlo Katona

    Senior lecturer School of English and American Studies

    Eotvos Lorand University

  • Lotte Duursma

    Senior Project Manager

    Business Development Friesland

    Lotte Duursma

    Senior Project Manager

    Business Development Friesland

  • Eleni Siapikoudi

    EU Project Manager

    OECON Group

    Eleni Siapikoudi

    EU Project Manager

    OECON Group

  • Nina Kapanadze

    Project Manager/ Board Member 

    VitaTiim MTÜ

  • Nadiia Akulova

    Ph.D. in Philology, Associate Professor

    Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University

  • Tetiana Konovalenko

    Fundraising Direction Coordinator

    NGO "Progresylni"

  • Alina Hachetlova

    Board Member and Education Programme Manager

    New East

  • Laszlo Katona

    Senior lecturer School of English and American Studies

    Eotvos Lorand University

  • Lotte Duursma

    Senior Project Manager

    Business Development Friesland

  • Eleni Siapikoudi

    EU Project Manager

    OECON Group

News and events 

News and events 

Project milestones

Kick-off meeting (to add)

Mid-term meeting – M12

Harvesting meeting – M23

Needs Assessment Report Completed (to add Published report)

Draft Competence Framework Developed

Evaluation & Self-Assessment Tool Designed 

Digital Solution Created (to add beta version)

Framework Tested & Validated (to add final version)

MOOC Platform Prototype Developed 

Course Content Completed

Pilot Testing & User Feedback Finalized 

Ambassador Program Framework Completed 

First Ambassador Training Meeting Held (Latvia) 

Online Ambassador Training Launched

Second Ambassador Training Meeting Held (Hungary) 

Dissemination & Communication Strategy Finalized 

Multiplier and local Events Completed 

Final Impact & Sustainability Report Published (Published report)

Contacts

Contacts

Have questions about joining or becoming a partner? Get in touch with us!

Have questions about joining or becoming a partner? Get in touch with us!

Have questions about joining or becoming a partner? Get in touch with us!

Contact Details:


Email: contact@project-domain.com

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Self-Assessment Tool 

Self-Assessment Tool 

MOOCs locations

MOOCs locations

work in progress - final result may vary

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