HKFYG X Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2022 

Well-Surfing

 

According to the Digital 2022 Global Overview Report, there are over 4.95 billion internet users, which is 62.5% of the total population. People are inseparable with the internet in this digital era. For young people, internet may serve as a platform to explore and construct their social identity. Yet opportunities always tag along with risks, inappropriate and excessive use of internet may lead to negative consequences, imposing adverse effects on mental wellness.

All-round wellness is interrelated. Digital Wellness is one of the key elements for the all-round wellbeing of young people. In order to arouse public awareness on the importance of it, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) is pleased to launch the second “HKFYG X Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2022 – Well-Surfing”.

Since 2012, UNESCO has organized Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week which called for stakeholder’s action, including educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, non-governmental media technology companies, and the public to advocate MIL education for all.

The theme of UNESCO Global MIL Week is “Nurturing trust: A Media and Information Literacy Imperative”, focusing on trust and solidarity while urging further actions on media and information literacy among different sectors.

Echoing the UNESCO Global MIL Week, the HKFYG is going to roll out various activities not only at schools but also the community as a whole, to joint hand in nurturing a positive and encouraging cyber world.

 

➚Offline Event

Well-Surfing Mobile Truck: Media and Information Literacy Exhibition and Interactive Activities

The mobile truck will be toured around schools and the community, three zones inside the truck including:

1. Fact Check Master: learn to differentiate false information, strengthen the ability of fact checking

2. Dating App Simulator: learn to do risk assessment during online dating

3. Twist Your Emotions: Replace harsh comments with positive words, say NO to cyber bullying

Date: 17^th October 2022 – 31^st October 2022

Time: 9am-5pm

Location: Schools and community

Reach our service at  https://forms.gle/YdtwPnNK3JSbEHJ89

 

 

➚Online Event

Media and Information Literacy Short Video Competition (Secondary School)

To promote positive internet culture by providing a platform for students to exhibit and display their talent and creativity.

Competition Schedule:

Date   　　　　                                            ｜ Phrase

7^th September 2022                                 ｜Open for online application

30^th September 2022                              ｜Closing date for application

4^th October 2022                                      ｜Confirmation email delivery

2^nd December 2022                                 ｜Closing date for entry submission

3^rd December-10^th December 2022   ｜Assessment of entries

20^th December 2022                               ｜Announcement of result

 

Awards & Prizes

 Junior team and Senior team (Three awards each)

 Champion: $3000 worth prizes and trophy

1^st runner-up: $2000 worth prizes and trophy

2^nd runner-up: $1000 worth prizes and trophy

More details at https://forms.gle/H4UXsTMnmiw6mMkw9

 

 

 For more details about “UNESCO Global Media & Information Literacy Week”, please visit: https://www.unesco.org/en/media-information-literacy-week