Healing Digital Wounds

The project aims to provide youth and youth workers with psychosocial support, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to navigate the digital world safely, promote mindful media consumption, implement digital detox strategies, and heal from digital wounds.

Objectives:

1. To empower Youth Workers as Psychosocial Advocates for Digital Well-being.
2. To foster a culture of empathy and psychosocial emotional support within the digital community, encouraging open dialogue about digital wounds and mental well-being.
3. To increase understanding among youth and youth workers about various forms of digital wounds from a psychosocial perspective, including cyberbullying, online harassment, and digital abuse.
4. To create a pocket-sized booklet that incorporates psychosocial elements, offering practical tips, resources, and psychosocial support for both youth and youth workers to navigate the digital world safely and healing digital wounds.
5. To create an interactive online platform focused on mindful media consumption, digital detox, and digital minimalism, while integrating psychosocial support elements to provide a comprehensive resource hub.
6. To develop strategies for the project’s long-term sustainability and explore opportunities to expand its reach to reach more youth and youth workers.

Expected results:
1. Development and Distribution of “Digital Guardian Pocket Guide” (open source, 3 languages, min.25 pages)
2. Establishment of “MindfulTech Oasis” Online Platform (open source, 3 languages)
3. 2 Days Participatory visit in France to deepen our understanding of effective strategies and approaches for violence prevention and peace promotion. ;
4. Training session in Netherlands to empower youth trainers. (10 participants, 2 days)
5. Dissemination and multiplier events