EU supports digital literacy among young Moldovans through comics

In April 2025, the team from the Media Centre for Youth launched the MIL Comics Roadshow — a media literacy campaign that will reach 16 communities across Moldova, from north to south. Its goal is to help young people better understand the challenges of the online environment, including information sources, online safety, the influence of bloggers, and civic activism.

MIL Comics is a comic book story — a visual, accessible and engaging format that helps teenagers explore online challenges and learn how to avoid manipulation on social media, disinformation, and hate speech spread by trolls and bots. The comics are available in print and digital format, in both Romanian and Russian.

The campaign also includes interactive activities. Among these is an academic debate on online safety, where two teams argue their points using evidence, examples, and critical thinking. This helps participants develop their analytical and communication skills.

An online quiz is also part of the campaign, featuring questions about the comic characters. Young people who test their digital knowledge and win, will have the chance to receive prizes.

The MIL Comics Roadshow extends to social media platforms, while a branded minibus with campaign visuals ensures visibility during community visits. Activities are held in Romanian or Russian, depending on the region, so all young participants can understand the messages and engage actively.

“It was my first time debating, and I realised how important it is to have solid arguments, not just opinions,” said 17-year-old Vlad, from Hîncești. “The topic of online safety really opened my eyes — a lot of the content I see every day isn’t fact-checked. Now I know what to look out for and how to talk about it.”

The MIL Comics Roadshow is part of the ‘TRIMEDIA – Trusted Journalism, Impactful Media, Engaged Communities’ project, implemented jointly by DW Akademie and the Association of Independent Press, with financial support from the European Union and co-financing by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

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