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Media & Information Literacy · Ages 9–12

MediaLiteracyforKids

Building the next generation's ability to tell fact from fiction — so children grow up ready to understand, produce and consume media wisely in the age of AI.

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1000+

Children Reached

15+

Schools

45+

Trainers

01 · About the Program

What is MIL4KIDS?

Media and information literacy enables children to use many types of media safely, wisely and responsibly. Our program strengthens children's knowledge, skills and attitude to engage with media as young consumers and producers.

Part of MCI's work safeguarding the information ecosystem — MIL4Kids builds media literacy so the next generation can tell fact from fiction and protect public truth in the age of AI.

Targeting children aged 9–12 years
Certified MIL4KIDS Trainers
Implementation in 15+ schools
Children learning media literacy
Ages 9–12
02 · Our Programs

Learning by making media

Empowering children through hands-on media literacy education.

MIL4KIDS Curriculum

MIL4KIDS Curriculum

Comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for children to understand and navigate media responsibly.

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Media Production

Media Production

Hands-on experience with radio and TV production at our state-of-the-art MCI Media Hub.

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Boot Camps

Boot Camps

Intensive weekend training sessions for children and parents to learn media literacy together.

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1000+

Children Trained

45+

Certified Trainers

15+

Partner Schools

03 · Our Journey

Milestones bringing MIL to children

01
Training of Trainers

September 2021

Training of Trainers

Conducted training for trainers and curriculum testing

02
Curriculum Launch

October 2021

Curriculum Launch

Launched MIL4KIDS Curriculum with 45+ stakeholders

03
MIL Goes to Schools

Jan – Apr 2022

MIL Goes to Schools

Implementation in various schools across Uganda

04
MIL Goes Rural

May – Aug 2022

MIL Goes Rural

Expanding the program to rural areas

2021

Year Started

4+

Major Phases

Ongoing

Status