{"id":56882,"date":"2026-07-13T15:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cji.md\/?p=56882"},"modified":"2026-07-14T15:09:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T12:09:46","slug":"14-young-men-and-women-learned-how-to-create-digital-content-that-inspires-trust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cji.md\/en\/14-young-men-and-women-learned-how-to-create-digital-content-that-inspires-trust\/","title":{"rendered":"14 young men and women learned how to create digital content that inspires trust"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fourteen digital content creators, journalists, and students passionate about media and communication developed the skills needed to create and distribute credible and relevant content online as part of the first training program, \u201cLearning to Filter: Creating Digital Content That Inspires Trust.\u201d The program was organized by the Independent Journalism Center (IJC) from July 8-10, 2026, in Chi\u0219in\u0103u and was supported by UNESCO through the Government of Japan.<\/p>\r\n

At the start of the training, Mariko Mori<\/b><\/strong>, First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Moldova, noted that \u201cdigital content plays an important role in how both accurate and false information circulates and is formed.\u201d \u201cThrough this program offered by the IJC and UNESCO, we are pleased to contribute to strengthening an information environment based on trust and resilience in the Republic of Moldova,\u201d said Mariko Mori.<\/p>\r\n

During\u00a0three days, together with trainers Ana S\u00e2rbu<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and Ana Gherciu<\/b><\/strong>, participants learned how to verify information, recognize disinformation, use digital platforms responsibly, and create content that inspires trust.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cWe hope that, by the end of this training, every participant will feel more confident in the process of creating digital content\u00a0– from choosing a topic and drafting a story, to filming, framing, sound, editing, or creating engaging carousels using various digital platforms. At the same time, we will emphasize the responsibility that every content creator has\u00a0– to verify information and provide the public with credible, well-researched, and relevant material. When we combine creativity with critical thinking, we contribute to creating a safer information space,\u201d said Ana S\u00e2rbu.<\/p>\r\n

\u201cA meaningful message truly resonates with people when it\u2019s conveyed through an authentic story. Storytelling isn\u2019t just about creativity. It\u2019s also about the responsibility to create content that informs, builds connections, and inspires trust. Never stop asking questions, being curious, or following up with clarifying questions. That\u2019s what makes the material authentic,\u201d mentioned\u00a0Ana Gherciu.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery thb_columns=”small-6 large-2″ lightbox=”mfp-gallery” images=”56835,56838,56841,56844,56847,56850″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\r\n

Participants combined theoretical sessions with practical ones, exploring various ways to promote journalistic content through videos, infographics, articles, multimedia content, short videos, and more. They also analyzed and tested various storytelling techniques and formats tailored to social media and practiced creating videos and carousels. Finally, they identified relevant topics for the content they will produce in the coming months, focusing on promoting critical thinking in society, fact-checking, information security, the responsible use of digital platforms, tools for combating stereotypes, and the vulnerabilities of young people in relation to propaganda.<\/p>\r\n

The young people appreciated the importance of such a program for developing the skills needed to create various types of content that promote critical thinking in society.<\/p>\r\n

Ana Pujila, student:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The training program was useful because it emphasized the use of various tools for creating media content, some of which were more nuanced, detailed, and technical. I also developed teamwork skills that I will use in the future.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Anatol Zalevschi, EcoTV Moldova:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The training was useful and informative. I appreciate the clear and accessible way in which the trainers explained the topics. They provided constructive feedback and relevant insights on the materials we produced. As a result of this course, I gained new knowledge and had the opportunity to practice creating impactful journalistic <\/i><\/em>materials<\/i><\/em>.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Cristina Basiu<\/b><\/strong>l<\/b><\/strong>, Youth Media Center, Chi\u0219in\u0103u:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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I enjoyed the training and the fact that we discussed in more detail how to analyze a topic, identify sources, etc. It was exactly what I needed, but ideally, the program should be more extensive so we can go into greater detail, both in terms of design and editing.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Ionela Chiriac, student:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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I enjoyed all the activities; the information was conveyed very clearly and in a way we could understand. I learned several techniques for filming, editing, and creating carousels. It was interesting, very useful, and I\u2019ll definitely participate in workshops like this again.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery thb_columns=”small-6 large-3″ lightbox=”mfp-gallery” images=”56853,56856,56859,56862″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery thb_columns=”small-6 large-3″ lightbox=”mfp-gallery” images=”56865,56868,56871,56874″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\r\n

The second training program will take place July 15-17, 2026, with another group of young people participating.<\/p>\r\n

After the training, participants will have approximately two months to create and publish at least one piece of content addressing topics related to critical thinking and responsible information consumption, challenges regarding access to information, media literacy, critical thinking, fact-checking, combating misinformation, and critical consumption of information in the digital space.<\/p>\r\n

As a result, the six best media pieces will each be awarded $300 during Media Education Week, organized by the IJC in October 2026.<\/p>\r\n

The IJC organized the training within \u201d<\/i><\/em>Building Information Integrity in Moldova: Youth Media and Information Literacy (MIL), Sector Mapping, and Stakeholder Dialogue<\/i><\/em>\u201d project, implemented with the support of with UNESCO and <\/i><\/em>government of Japan<\/i><\/em>. \u00a0<\/i><\/em><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]

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