U.S. Mission to Slovakia

Description

Embassy Bratislava seeks a partner organization to host a TechCamp on Increasing Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills. This project will involve organizing a two-day workshop focused on providing journalists, civil society activists, and tech experts from Visegrad 4 (V4) countries with resources and ideas to use digital media combat the spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories filtering into the region. Through TechCamp, the Embassy will encourage participants to work together to develop creative ideas to identify, monitor and counter disinformation, to promote objective media reporting on current events, and to encourage critical thinking among citizens. A full Notice of Funding Opportunity and link to application are available at http://photos.state.gov/libraries/slovakia/23188/pdf/20160314_TechCamp_on_Increasing_Digital_Literacy.pdf.

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Stephanie Fitzmaurice <br/>Deputy Public Affairs Officer <br/>Phone 421918553083
fitzmauricesj@state.gov