Entre les lignes
Educating young people about media to strengthen critical thinking and combat misinformation
Context
80%
of people in France consider combating misinformation to be essential in 2026.
+50%
of people under the age of 25 in France use social media and AI-powered tools as sources of information in 2026
The partner organisation
Entre les Lignes is a media and information literacy organisation. It develops the critical thinking skills of young people by helping them better understand information, distinguish facts from opinions and become informed and responsible citizens. The organisation relies on a network of more than 280 volunteer journalists from partner media outlets across France.
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The initiative supported by the Valérie Messika Foundation
The Valérie Messika Foundation supports Entre les Lignes by funding educational workshops in schools and community organisations.These programmes help young people better understand the media landscape, analyse information critically and strengthen their critical thinking skills.
IMPACT IN NUMBERS
875
schoolchildren reached through awareness sessions in 2026
2 500+
hours of awareness-raising sessions delivered through 2026 shcool year
35
school classes reached through awareness sessions in 2026