SMASH – Journalistic theatre for Social Media Action against Online Hate Speech

<< Objectives >>The project achievement is to empower youth with migrant backgrounds and youth workers through the SMASH method, integrating newspaper theatre, critical incident methodology, process work, Digicomp framework, and UN guide against online hate speech. The SMASH method aims to: a) foster inclusion; b) implement blended learning initiatives for digital skills; c) advancing youth work quality and innovation. The project contributed to creating a more inclusive online environment for minority groups.<< Implementation >>Main activities are:Co-creation of the SMASH method and products based on partner transdisciplinary expertise in non-formal methods, competence in preventing online hate speech, system and design thinking4 local pilots and 1 transnational capacity building for youngsters4 local capacity building workshops for youth workers2 partner meetings for practice exchange and increased cooperation5 multipliers (3 local conferences and 1 final conference)Coordination, evaluation and dissemination<< Results >>Key project outcomes:Developed SMASH pilot reports (national and transnation) and handbooks in EN, ES, IT, FR, LT.Enhanced digital readiness and resilience for 60 minority youth (national) and 20 (transnational).Provided qualitative training for 60 youth workers (4 national workshops).Informed and trained 200+ youth education staff and 50+ organizations in SMASH methods and productsReached 50,000+ people through online campaigns, raising awareness of SMASH methods and products.