IREX Learn to Discern (L2D)
Global (Ukraine, Jordan, Serbia, Georgia, Indonesia), Multi-Regional
A global media literacy initiative teaching critical thinking skills to identify and reject misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, and manipulative content through peer training, educational curricula, and community workshops.
Theme Areas
Behavior Goal
Equip citizens with critical thinking and media literacy skills to evaluate information sources, recognize manipulation techniques, and reduce susceptibility to disinformation campaigns.
Methods & Approaches
Implementers & Partners
- IREX
- Local partner organizations
- Universities
Donors & Sponsors
- USAID
- European Commission
- Google.org
Key Takeaways
- 1Students in L2D programs were twice as likely to detect hate speech and 18% better at identifying fake news
- 2Peer-to-peer training model shows 65% knowledge improvement among youth participants
- 3Adult participants scored 13% higher in identifying disinformation 1.5 years after training
- 4Adaptable curriculum works across diverse cultural and political contexts