September 2021
Training of Trainers
Conducted training for trainers and curriculum testing
Ages 9–12Media & Information Literacy
Media literacy for kids.
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.
1,000+
Children Reached
15+
Schools
45+
Trainers
01About the programme
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
Ages 9–1202Our programmes
Learning by making media.
Empowering children through hands-on media literacy education.
MIL4KIDS Curriculum
Comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for children to understand and navigate media responsibly.
Media Production
Hands-on experience with radio and TV production at our state-of-the-art MCI Media Hub.
Boot Camps
Intensive weekend training sessions for children and parents to learn media literacy together.
1000+
Children Trained
45+
Certified Trainers
15+
Partner Schools
03Our journey
Milestones bringing MIL to children.
October 2021
Curriculum Launch
Launched MIL4KIDS Curriculum with 45+ stakeholders
Jan – Apr 2022
MIL Goes to Schools
Implementation in various schools across Uganda
May – Aug 2022
MIL Goes Rural
Expanding the program to rural areas
2021
Year Started
4+
Major Phases
Ongoing
Status
