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Youth media training initiatives in Moldova

Overview

The International Media Academy (IMA) from Germany and the Independent Journalism Center (CJI) have initiated efforts to train young creators in Moldova to produce credible digital content.

As part of this initiative, the ‘Youth Media Labs Moldova 2026’ workshop has been announced for Bălți, scheduled for October 1 to October 3, 2026. The program targets participants aged 18 to 23, focusing on journalism and media production. The curriculum includes practical training in information verification, ethical standards, documentation, and digital presentation techniques. Eight selected participants will receive mentorship and may be awarded small grants of up to 100 euros to support the publication of their journalistic materials in collaboration with Moldovan media platforms.

Entities

Independent Journalism Center · Bălţi · International Media Academy

Timeline

  1. about 21 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Youth Media Labs Moldova 2026 workshop announced for Bălți

    The International Media Academy and the Independent Journalism Center are hosting a practical journalism workshop for youth in Bălți, Moldova, from October 1–3, 2026.

  2. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Moldova trains 14 young creators in credible digital content

    Fourteen young journalists and media students completed a UNESCO‑backed CJI training in Chișinău on creating trustworthy digital content, with emphasis on fact‑checking and responsible storytelling.

Sources

cji.md · news.yam.md