Starke junge Journalisten

Starke junge Journalisten

Starke junge Journalisten is a project aimed at introducing children and young people to journalism and media work, enabling them to participate in the digital world in a more informed and well-equipped way. Within the scope of the project, participants became familiar with artificial intelligence and learned how to use this technology practically in the context of journalism. By taking part in news production, research and content development processes through modern digital tools, young people strengthened both their media literacy and technical skills. In this respect, the project provided an inclusive and supportive learning environment, especially for young people with migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Project Introduction

Starke junge Journalisten is a project designed to introduce children and young people aged 14-20 to journalism and provide them with experience in producing content using artificial intelligence and modern technologies. Throughout the project, participants took part in practical activities related to news production, research, storytelling and the use of digital tools through media-based work.

By learning about the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, its ethical dimensions and practical areas of use, young people had the opportunity to develop their own projects. In this way, they experienced a holistic learning process that enhanced both their technical skills and their awareness of social issues.

Project Information

• Location: Frankfurt am Main
• Duration:09.2024 – 07.09.2025
• Target Group: Children and young people aged 14-20 (especially those with migrant and refugee backgrounds)
• Number of Participants: 25
• Supporting Institution: Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk (DKHW)
• Project Status: Completed project

Purpose of the Project

The main objective of the project was to improve young people’s digital skills by providing them with access to artificial intelligence and modern technologies. In addition, supporting equal opportunities in education, increasing young people’s participation in society and strengthening their self-confidence were among the project’s key goals.

Activities Carried Out

• Introductory workshops on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and ethical issues were organized.
• Practical activities were conducted using chatbots, image analysis and similar applications.
• Project work and group activities were carried out in which young people developed their own ideas.
• Basic training in programming and technical subjects was provided.
• Various prototypes were developed together with participants.
• Testing and review processes were implemented to evaluate the functioning of the projects.

Outputs and Results

At the end of the project, participants developed various digital projects, which were evaluated through presentations. Throughout the process, young people strengthened their digital and technical skills and became able to use AI-supported tools in a more informed and creative way.

These activities enabled participants to gain experience in developing projects both individually and collaboratively, while also transforming technical knowledge into practical application.

Impact

Starke junge Journalisten made a significant contribution to the development of young people’s digital and technological skills. The project supported social integration and networking among young people from different backgrounds, strengthening social ties through collaborative production processes.

Among the project’s most important impacts were the increase in participants’ self-confidence, their ability to transform their own ideas into digital projects and the strengthening of their social participation.