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    codetekt

    from Berlin

    codetekt e.V. is a non-profit organisation that works to combat misinformation and strengthen media literacy. With innovative approaches and a committed community, it promotes a well-informed society and a resilient democracy.

    NGO
    Media & Journalism, Education
    Quality Education, Partnerships For The Goals
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    Codetekt: Working together against misinformation

    codetekt is a non-profit organization that works with passion and innovation spirit for a well-informed society and a resilient democracy. Founded in March 2020 during the "WirVsVirus" hackathon, codetekt has set itself the goal of curbing the spread of disinformation and strengthening the media and news literacy of the population.

    Main mission and values

    The main mission of Codetekt is to give everyone the opportunity to quickly and easily assess the credibility of online articles and news, this is achieved through the so-called TrustCheck approach, which is based on a combination of criteria that objectively evaluate the credibility of information.

    Key products and services

    • Community platform: codetekt operates a community platform where volunteer "detectives" come together to check the credibility of online content. Everyone can join this community and actively participate in the evaluation of content.[5]
    • Trust-Checking-Kit: This teaching material is aimed at teachers and multipliers and is intended to strengthen the media and news competence of students. The kit is available free of charge throughout Germany and is used in cooperation projects such as "Factenstark" (together with the Amadeu Antonio Foundation and the Bertelsmann Foundation) [4][5].
    • Workshops and educational offers: codetekt offers workshops for students, companies and organizations to strengthen news literacy and communicate strategies against disinformation. These workshops are part of the comprehensive educational work, which also includes digital tools and regular monitoring.
    • Digital tools and cooperation projects: codetekt develops and offers digital tools such as the chatbot "Klaro", which helps in dealing with disinformation. The project "Factenstark" is an outstanding example of cooperation with other foundations and organizations to make citizens fit for dealing with disinformation.[4][5]

    Sustainability goals and initiatives

    codetekt is involved in various civil society projects to combat disinformation and promote media literacy.

    • Cooperation: codetekt works closely with organizations such as the Amadeu Antonio Foundation, the Bertelsmann Foundation and other partners to jointly combat disinformation.
    • Educational work: Through workshops, newscamps and the "facts-based" podcast, the population, especially in Saxony, is trained and educated in dealing with disinformation[5].
    • Community support: The organization relies on a strong community, which is strengthened by digital events, training and compliance with community guidelines, which allows the community to actively participate in the review and evaluation of content.

    Values and working methods

    codetekt is based on four central values: the promotion of media and news literacy, the strengthening of a well-informed society, the resilience of democracy and community work. The team operates decentrally and virtually, which makes it possible to work flexibly and effectively. The organization is run on a voluntary basis and is supported by funding partners.

    With its innovative approach and comprehensive educational and community activities, codetekt makes an important contribution to combating disinformation and strengthening a resilient and well-informed society.

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