Ctrl + Find Your Digital Self
In a world where palpable and virtual realities have merged into one, our daily lives are dominated by screens. From morning scrolling to online learning, dating, and networking, our digital exposure has skyrocketed. While technology offers incredible advantages, its rapid growth can be overwhelming, often leaving us feeling controlled by the tools we use. To address this, five partner organizations have designed a dynamic 10-month Youth Exchange. The project aims to empower 30 young people to become informed media consumers by developing essential digital competencies.
Project Overview
Do you want to take a closer look at the digital world that surrounds us? Explore the roles of media in information, education, and entertainment and gain skills like self-awareness, critical thinking, and digital self-management. Through interactive activities and creative collaboration, you’ll learn to navigate digital platforms with intention and confidence—transforming from passive users into empowered, mindful participants in the online world.
Join us for a week full of beautiful nature, amazing company and interesting discussions!
Logistics & Reimbursement: Accommodation and meals during the project will be free of charge. Travel expenses will be reimbursed after the project.
How It All Started
In recent years, the line between our physical and virtual realities has increasingly blurred. While the digital world brings many advantages, its rapid expansion can often feel overwhelming—not only for older generations and our parents but sometimes even for ourselves.
This realization first emerged during a partnership-building activity in Gliwice, Poland, earlier this spring. As Greta, Kristaps, Giulia, Markus, and Natalia came together to discuss their organizations’ work, they noticed a common thread: their phones were constantly distracting them, affecting both focus and productivity. What began as a casual observation quickly turned into a meaningful conversation about the need to rise above our dependence on technology and reclaim control over how we engage with the digital world.
Inspired by this discussion, they shared their thoughts with the broader group and were encouraged to take action. After diving deeper into research, they reached out to the presidents of their organizations to share their vision, propose a set of activities, and ask for support in shaping this idea into something tangible.
Although none of them had experience in designing a project from the ground up, their leaders responded with enthusiasm—offering not only their support but also connecting them with experienced youth workers who mentored them along the way. Together, they laid the foundation for what would become a youth-driven, youth-focused initiative: a Youth Exchange designed to help young people navigate and thrive in the digital age.
Our Objectives
Media Roles
To enhance 30 participants’ understanding of the three primary roles of media: information, education and entertainment.
Virtual Self-Management
To help 30 participants gain at least 3 skills essential for virtual self-management: critical thinking, self-awareness and self-organisation.
Digital Empowerment
To help 30 participants become more confident and motivated to use media and digital platforms for personal and professional development through self-expression, communication and networking.
Project Partners
CET Platform
Lithuania
The European Outsourcing Institute Foundation
Poland
Talantu Kalve
Latvia
Seiklejate Vennaskond
Estonia
Pollino Digital Lab
Italy
Check out our project moments!
A look inside the journey: From intensive workshops and interactive debates to team-building moments and cultural evenings, explore how our participants connected, learned, and grew together in Markutiškės.
CTRL+ Find Your Digital Self After Movie
Missed the action? Catch the full vibe of the youth exchange in our official project aftermovie—showcasing the ideas, teamwork, and friendships that defined our week in Lithuania.
Are we controlling our digital tools, or are they controlling us?
In these videos, participants share their unique country perspectives on digitalization, digital citizenship, and how young people can build healthy online habits in a world dominated by screens.
Playlist
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