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The On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (ODYLP): Digital Literacy is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), administered by Legacy International. We will have 20 youth leaders from Cyprus!

The Digital Literacy program will empower participating youth to…

• Learn to use digital media to promote active citizenship and democratic principles  through storytelling, audiovisual techniques, engaging campaigns, and facts-based  approaches.
• Recognize manipulation, misinformation, and disinformation in the digital  information  space and avoid its spread.
• Use their social media presence to promote positive actions and shared values in their  communities – from environmental stewardship to the prevention of gender-based  violence.
• Be aware of emerging trends in technology, like artificial intelligence, that affect  digital spaces and democratic communication
• Lead in their communities by promoting positive community action and understanding the responsibilities of citizenship and the power of civic engagement.
• Build opportunities for mentorships with US-based organizations and school  partnerships.

Home stays are a crucial component of this program that enrich the intercultural experience by allowing these leaders to become more deeply immersed in our local culture. They are also a unique opportunity for host families to learn from and form a long-lasting friendship with an individual from a different country without even leaving Cincinnati!