Young people debunk disinformation at the Information Resilience Camp
From 1-3 August, 19 young people from various regions of Moldova gathered in Vadul lui Vodă for the inaugural Information Resilience Camp.
This interactive programme, which combines debates, hands-on workshops, and creative simulations, is designed to equip participants with real tools to recognise, counter, and explain disinformation in their communities.
Over three days, the young people attended sessions led by journalists, media experts, and influencers, including Victor Moșneag, Petru Macovei, Lilia Zaharia, Natalia Zaharescu, Cătălin Lungu, Teodora Panuș, Mihaela Melnic, and Anatolie Eșanu. They learned how disinformation works in 2025, who controls the media and how to choose trustworthy sources, the role influencers play in spreading or combating fake news, and how to create viral content that serves the public interest.
Some of the most appreciated activities included fake campaign simulations where participants learned to think “like a manipulator” and video/social media workshops, where they created content for Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts that explained complex topics in an accessible way.
“What I liked most about this camp was identifying fake news. I really enjoyed the deepfake exercise, and I think I’ll develop this topic further in my community centre,” said Alexandru Melnic, one of the participants.
The Information Resilience Camp was organised by the Media-Guard Association in partnership with Ziarul de Gardă, with the support of the European Union.
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