Civic Fab
France
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Civic Fab is a non-profit association based in France working on democracy & civil society, education, children & youth +1 more.
Civic Fab is a French association that uses digital technology for public-interest projects and social innovation. It works online and on the ground with young people and people in vulnerable situations. Its initiatives aim to develop critical thinking, counter hate speech and disinformation, prevent school bullying, promote reconciliation around colonial and Algerian War memories, and foster digital citizenship. Its programmes include Sens critique, Mémorama, Mixcité, Nuance and a monthly barometer of online hate. Activities take place in France, mainly in the Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France, Marseille and Strasbourg regions, in partnership with local schools and associations. The association is governed by an assembly of volunteer administrators and has been a member of the French online hate observatory since 2020.
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Sens critique
Education · France
Creative workshops for young people, mainly aged 13 to 24 in vulnerable situations, that build critical thinking and awareness of violent and extremist discourse through writing and video projects, with a yearly film festival.
Mémorama
Peace & Conflict · France
Workshops and exhibitions on the memories of French colonisation and the Algerian War, aimed at reconciliation and inclusive dialogue.
Mixcité
Community development · France
Workshops that bring together young people from different backgrounds to promote social and geographic mixity and collective civic action.
Nuance
Democracy & Civil society · France
Digital media initiative that decodes information and disinformation and produces educational content for the public, especially young people.
Baromètre de la haine
Democracy & Civil society · France
Monthly barometer measuring online hate speech on social media, based on a representative sample of tweets and Facebook pages.
Debrief l'actu
Education · France
Programme that encourages debate between young people and information professionals to promote critical thinking and civic engagement.
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Dilcrah, CIPDR, ANCT, Google, Facebook, Antidox, L'Envol
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