DeCode Youth Exchange: Young People Decoding Disinformation Through Short Movies

by Babilon Travel NGO | Jan 23, 2026 | Youth Exchange

The Decoding Disinformation (DeCode) youth exchange brought together young people from Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Portugal, and Hungary for an intensive learning experience focused on understanding and responding to disinformation in the digital age. Implemented in Sibiu, the project combined non-formal education methods with creative digital tools, placing young participants at the center of the learning process.

Organised by Asociația Babilon Travel, DeCode aimed to help participants explore how false or misleading information is created, how it spreads online, and how it influences opinions, emotions, and social behaviour. Rather than approaching the topic only theoretically, the project encouraged learning by doing—using short video production as a practical and accessible awareness tool, while mantaining a fun and creative vibe!

Working in small international groups, participants designed and produced short awareness videos addressing different forms of disinformation. Some videos highlight everyday examples of fake news and manipulated content, while others focus on emotional triggers, social pressure, and the consequences of sharing unverified information. A number of the videos adopt a humorous and creative tone, making complex issues easier to understand and more engaging for a young audience.

Throughout the exchange, video creation functioned both as a learning method and as an outcome. Participants developed critical thinking skills, media literacy, teamwork, and basic digital production competences, while also reflecting on their own online behaviour and responsibility as digital citizens.

The videos published below are more than creative exercises. They are awareness tools developed by young people for their peers and local communities. Through storytelling and visual expression, the participants convey clear messages about the importance of questioning information, checking sources, and thinking critically before reacting or sharing content online.

By presenting disinformation from multiple perspectives—personal, emotional, and social—the videos encourage viewers to pause and reflect on how digital content shapes opinions and public discourse.

The DeCode youth exchange was implemented in partnership with
AzBuki,
Check-IN,
Square of Youth Association, and
ZIVOT.

This activity is part of the project Youth Acreditation 2025 and was co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, supporting cross-border cooperation, youth participation, and the development of key competences for active citizenship.

We invite you to watch the videos created within the DeCode youth exchange, reflect on their messages, and share them within your networks. By doing so, you support young people’s voices in addressing disinformation and contribute to a more informed, critical, and responsible online space.

If you find these videos relevant, feel free to like, share, and follow Asociația Babilon Travel to stay connected with future youth-led educational initiatives and Erasmus+ projects.

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If you find these videos relevant, feel free to like, share, and follow Asociația Babilon Travel for more youth-led educational initiatives and Erasmus+ projects.

Below you can also find a gallery with photos from the best moments of the youth exchange:

PRESS RELEASE – “Decoding Disinformation”

by Babilon Travel NGO | Dec 19, 2025 | Youth Exchange

Young people from Romania, Serbia, Portugal, Hungary, and North Macedonia will come together in Sibiu this January for the international youth exchange “Decoding Disinformation (DeCode)”, taking place between 11–19 January 2026 (travel days included). The exchange will bring 30 young participants, including youngsters with fewer opportunities and sensory disabilities, 5 youth leaders and 5 accompanying persons, who will work together to better understand how misinformation spreads online and how it influences society and everyday decision-making.

The mobility had a Preparatory Visit on 13 December 2025, during which youth leaders and coordinators from the partner organizations met in Sibiu to finalize practical arrangements, ensure accessibility measures, and shape the educational programme in a way that reflects the needs of the participating groups. This visit strengthened cooperation and guaranteed a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.

Read here the full press release: