YOUTH MEDIA FORUM
NARVA EDITION
Project was granted by Estonian German Embassy.
Project Dates: October 21-23, 2025
Location: OBJEKT Multimedia Future Hub (Linda 2c, Narva, Estonia)
Project Dates: October 21-23, 2025
Location: OBJEKT Multimedia Future Hub (Linda 2c, Narva, Estonia)
The Youth Media Forum was successfully implemented to introduce media literacy and critical thinking as essential tools for youth from the Russian-speaking community in Estonia, aged 13-18. The forum used non-formal education methods to empower participants with media-related skills, enabling them to express personal ideas and foster communication between young people from Ida-Virumaa and Tallinn.
A core aim of the project was to highlight Ida-Virumaa as a vibrant and rapidly developing region, with media serving as an engagement tool. This was achieved through the involvement of media professionals, mentors, and youth trainers, guiding participants in hands-on content creation and critical media analysis.
A core aim of the project was to highlight Ida-Virumaa as a vibrant and rapidly developing region, with media serving as an engagement tool. This was achieved through the involvement of media professionals, mentors, and youth trainers, guiding participants in hands-on content creation and critical media analysis.
Project Schedule
Day 1: Introduction to Media & Team Building (October 21)
14:30 – Registration & Welcome Session
17:30 – Session 2: Media as a Tool
14:30 – Registration & Welcome Session
- Participants arrived, registered, and had a short networking session over tea, coffee, and pastries.
- Introduction to the forum’s objectives, guidelines, and agenda.
- Short welcome speech and participant introductions.
- Icebreaker activities to create a comfortable and engaging group atmosphere.
- A philosophical discussion about the power of media and its influence on youth.
- Interactive debate on what media means for young people today.
- Case studies of modern digital trends and their impact on society.
17:30 – Session 2: Media as a Tool
- Hands-on workshops focusing on media as a means of communication and influence.
- Small group discussions and exercises on how media can be used in activism, social change, and self-expression.
- Reflections on the day’s learning experiences.
- Briefing on the following day's media skill-building sessions.
Day 2: Practical Media Training & Content Creation (October 22)
10:00 – Morning Registration & Tea/Coffee
10:30 – Session 3: Media Application & Content Creation
12.30-14.30 - Study visit to and Narva ERR studio
14:30 – Lunch Break
15:30-17.00 – Hands-on Media Workshops & Team Formation
Participants selected one of the following specialized media teams:
17:30 – Project Work & Consultations
20:30 – Excursion in Narva
10:00 – Morning Registration & Tea/Coffee
10:30 – Session 3: Media Application & Content Creation
- Exploring why and how we use media.
- Defining relevant topics for media projects (topics selected by participants).
- Introduction to various media formats.
12.30-14.30 - Study visit to and Narva ERR studio
14:30 – Lunch Break
15:30-17.00 – Hands-on Media Workshops & Team Formation
Participants selected one of the following specialized media teams:
- Social Media Management (Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, Reels)
- AI- artificial intelligence
- How to make creative ideas
- Copywriting & Blogging (Creating engaging written content)
- Podcasting & Audio Journalism (Developing and recording audio stories)
- Video Production & Vlogging (Creating video content for digital platforms)
- Intensive mentored training sessions within specialized teams.
- Development of media projects in groups.
17:30 – Project Work & Consultations
- Group work on content creation with mentors and experts.
- Refinement of draft media materials.
- Group reflections and feedback session.
- Discussion on how to present media projects effectively.
20:30 – Excursion in Narva
Day 3: Business Models & Final Presentations (October 23)
10:00 – Morning Tea/Coffee & Final Registration
10:30 – Business Model Session: “The Viability of Media Projects”
12:30 – Final Preparation & Rehearsal
15:00 – Final Media Project Presentations
10:00 – Morning Tea/Coffee & Final Registration
10:30 – Business Model Session: “The Viability of Media Projects”
- Led by Valeria Lavrova, covering strategies for creating sustainable media projects.
- How to present a media concept effectively and ensure long-term impact.
12:30 – Final Preparation & Rehearsal
- Last-minute refinements of media projects.
- Mentors provided final feedback and improvement suggestions.
15:00 – Final Media Project Presentations
- Teams presented their projects to a jury panel of media professionals.
- Public viewing and open discussions on project effectiveness.
- Certificates of participation were distributed.
- Winning media projects received recognition and awards.
- Closing remarks and networking opportunities.
Key Objectives Achieved:
✔ Enhanced Media Literacy: Participants developed critical media consumption and production skills.
✔ Hands-on Experience: Young people created tangible media products across different formats.
✔ Youth Collaboration: Stronger connections between participants from Ida-Virumaa and Tallinn.
✔ Community Engagement: The forum emphasized local identity and regional development through media.
✔ Future Prospects: Many participants expressed interest in continuing media-related projects.
✔ Hands-on Experience: Young people created tangible media products across different formats.
✔ Youth Collaboration: Stronger connections between participants from Ida-Virumaa and Tallinn.
✔ Community Engagement: The forum emphasized local identity and regional development through media.
✔ Future Prospects: Many participants expressed interest in continuing media-related projects.
Final Reflections:
The Youth Media Forum successfully blended education and practical implementation, offering a meaningful and engaging learning experience. By combining mentorship, expert guidance, and hands-on training, the forum equipped participants with valuable media skills and knowledge applicable to their personal and professional futures.
The event’s structure and feedback indicated a high level of engagement and learning, suggesting that future iterations of the project could focus on longer training periods and deeper skill specialization. With continued collaboration among mentors, trainers, and young media creators, this initiative has the potential to expand and grow, making media education more accessible and impactful in Estonia.
We extend our gratitude to all partners, experts, and participants, and look forward to future collaborations in media education and youth development!
The event’s structure and feedback indicated a high level of engagement and learning, suggesting that future iterations of the project could focus on longer training periods and deeper skill specialization. With continued collaboration among mentors, trainers, and young media creators, this initiative has the potential to expand and grow, making media education more accessible and impactful in Estonia.
We extend our gratitude to all partners, experts, and participants, and look forward to future collaborations in media education and youth development!
Final Products:
This year we have no winners, but teams in need of funding received various cash grants to implement their projects!
- On the Edge – €150A YouTube project about the life of Russian-speaking youth in the Baltics: interviews, reports, discussions of everyday problems and the creation of a safe space for exchanging opinions.
- GreenGenZ – €150An Instagram account and master classes on the topic of reasonable consumption. The goal of the project is to teach young people to be conscious of things and the environment.
- Business.prosto – €100An Instagram project that explains the basics of entrepreneurship for young people in simple language, analyzing complex terms and topics.
- Famology – €75Telegram podcasts on current issues of family life among young people. The project brings together psychologists and experts for useful conversations.
- Fundament – 75€A Telegram bot that provides psychological support for young people. The bot directs you to useful resources, offers practices and recommendations.
- Maardu proDVIZHENIE – 50€ + consultationAn informational Telegram channel for young people Maardu with up-to-date information about upcoming events and activities in the city.
- DaYozh youth!An informational Telegram channel and TikTok for young people. Here you can find useful tips, discounts, announcements of events and international projects.
- Meet2speekAn Instagram project to break down language barriers. The idea is a hybrid language cafe that combines online communication and real-life meetings.
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CONTACT
youthclub@izum.ee
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