We need to fuel the curiosity young people have about the world around them. Let’s unlock the resources they need to be informed citizens of the world.
An open padlock on a door. Public domain photo.
At News Decoder we believe that information should flow across borders and that you shouldn’t need money to access it. That’s why we’ve created resources for both young people and educators that are open access — they are free and available to anyone. It is our mission, after all, to inform, connect and empower young people to be engaged citizens and changemakers locally, nationally and globally.
These free resources include articles, podcasts and videos that offer young people tips on writing and reporting and information they need to be media literate such as guides for fact-checking news stories and verifying the accuracy of information. We also make publicly accessible our Decoder Dialogues — in which we gather young people from different countries together with experts to talk about an important topic. You can watch our latest Decoder Dialogue on how young people speak out and stand up that took place 2 December.
For a great read on how some places are addressing the problems of paywalls on academic and scientific research, check out Charissa Eggers recent article for News Decoder.
Below are a series of useful guides for student journalists or for anyone who wants to become a better storyteller.
And check out more of our open access learning resources.
https://news-decoder.com/top-tips-can-you-be-the-bearer-of-good-news/