Media Education and (Violence) Prevention – BürgerStiftung Alfeld

Digital media are ubiquitous for young people today and offer diverse opportunities for communication and knowledge acquisition. However, this also entails risks such as data privacy violations, problematic content, and cyberbullying. This is where the funding from the BürgerStiftung Alfeld in Lower Saxony comes into play: it supports general education schools as well as educational professionals through media education concepts and violence prevention in the digital space. The goal is to raise learners' awareness of the dangers and limits of digital networks and to promote competencies for responsible use of smartphones, social platforms, and online tools. In this way, the program contributes to the prevention of conflicts online and supports engagement for social cohesion and democratic coexistence.

Educational institutions in Alfeld and the surrounding area can continuously apply for grants to implement workshops, project weeks, or training sessions. Financial support covers expenses for experts, materials, and training events specifically tailored to the topics of data privacy, cyberbullying, and digital violence prevention. Through this funding, schools are enabled to anchor sustainable media education in their teaching and to strengthen teachers in their pedagogical competence. Applications can be submitted at any time and are aimed at educational institutions and public sponsors who wish to contribute to the healthy development of young people in a digitalized world.