Between October 28th and November 4th, DokuFest and KEC (Kosova Education Center), as part of the project “Innovative Social Transformation…
In short, the most important achieved results are shown below
The project successfully engaged 12 schools and established connections with local organizations, strengthening school clubs as active centers for community engagement. Despite initial challenges in securing collaboration with NGOs, 12 new partners joined, enhancing cooperation between schools and local communities.
With the participation of 32 representatives from schools and partner organizations, the initial meeting laid a strong foundation for collaboration and clarified the project's objectives. The signing of Memorandums of Understanding ensured institutional commitment and cooperation throughout all project phases.
The summer school had a significant impact on participants by offering a unique combination of education and creativity. As a result, 113 young people and teachers were exposed to new teaching methods, while 12 animated films were created as concrete outcomes of this activity. A total of 56 participants received certificates for their engagement in the program.
Four socially themed films were secured for use in teaching and community screenings. This process ensured that the films were accessible to teachers and served as a tool for discussions on important social issues.
During teacher training sessions, over 20 worksheets were created and used in classrooms to help develop students' critical thinking skills. This preparation enabled teachers to effectively use films as educational tools.
During film screenings in 12 schools, 249 students and teachers engaged in discussions about the themes addressed in the films. The use of supplementary materials helped foster critical thinking and analysis of complex social issues.
Following school-based training, 11 short films were produced featuring community stories that reflected media literacy and interethnic relations themes. These films not only helped students develop visual storytelling skills but also served as a source of inspiration for local communities.
A total of 232 students and 46 teachers were trained in using digital tools for education. The training sessions improved students' skills in creating educational content and critically analyzing information. By the end of the program, 46 teachers were certified in media literacy, strengthening their ability to integrate digital resources into teaching.
As part of this challenge, 12 projects were developed in collaboration with schools and NGOs, focusing on campaigns against hate speech and promoting interethnic relations. A professional jury evaluated the projects and announced the winners:
The closing event brought together 114 participants, including the Dutch Ambassador to Kosovo. A total of 12 student-created films were screened, while project partners shared their experiences and the project's impact on their communities. In addition to the awards ceremony for the digital challenge winners, the event concluded with an exhibition showcasing the visual materials produced throughout the project.