This Project is a joint Initiative between Elevate prize winners (2020), Father/Dr. Fadi Daou and Trisha Prabhu. Trisha is the Founder & CEO of ReThink™, a patented app tackling cyberbullying. Father Fadi Daou, Co-founder of the Adyan Foundation, is taking a grassroots approach to diversity and inclusion in the MENA region. ReThink has its own curriculum on Anti-hate speech and aims to develop a version tailored specifically to the Lebanese context. The curriculum consists of 5 modules, targeting Grade 6 students. With peace-building as an overarching theme, these modules are complemented with a guide for educators and a student booklet in Arabic. This program will also roll out the ReThink technology, customized to the Lebanese context, in all 13 schools. This includes Android technology (for smartphones) and Desktop Chrome.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Furthermore, this project includes the implementation of a digital media campaign, to raise awareness across Lebanon on the problems of online bullying and hate speech, and the value of media literacy and critical thinking.
The added value of this consortium is to work with children and young people in an innovative and advanced manner by providing youth and kids with friendly, innovative, fun, and practical day-to-day tools to foster positive behavior.
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Goal and Outcomes
Goal: To create responsible digital citizens who promote the democratic values of solidarity, tolerance, mutual knowledge and respect and oppose all kinds of racism, xenophobia and hate speech.
Outcome 1: More students feel positive about their school experiences.
Outcome 2: Perceived elevation in the degree of school safety/cohesion.
Outcome 3: Sparked introspection among students who have been bullied by other students.
Outcome 4: Raised awareness about the long-term implications for both bullies & victims.
CONTACT PERSON
mayssam@adyanfoundation.org
Mayssam ImadHead of Education Unit
