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    codetekt

    from Berlin

    codetekt e.V. is a non-profit organization that is committed to combating misinformation and strengthening media literacy. With innovative approaches and an engaged community, it promotes a well-informed society and a resilient democracy.

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    codetekt: Together Against Misinformation

    codetekt is a non-profit organization that passionately and innovatively advocates for a well-informed society and a resilient democracy. Founded in March 2020 during the hackathon "WirVsVirus," codetekt aims to curb the spread of misinformation and strengthen the media and news literacy of the population.

    Main Mission and Values

    The main mission of codetekt is to provide everyone with the opportunity to quickly and easily assess the trustworthiness of online articles and news. This is achieved through the so-called Trust-Checking Approach, which is based on a combination of criteria that objectively evaluate the credibility of information. These criteria include aspects such as missing sources, false quotes, and inappropriate images, which together form a trust index[5].

    Key Products and Services

    • Community Platform: codetekt operates a community platform where volunteer "detectives" come together to verify the credibility of online content. Anyone can join this community and actively participate in content evaluation[4][5].

    • Trust-Checking Kit: This educational material is aimed at teachers and multipliers and is designed to strengthen the media and news literacy of students. The kit is available for free throughout Germany and is used in cooperative projects such as "faktenstark" (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 teach strategies against misinformation. These workshops are part of the comprehensive educational work, which also includes digital tools and regular monitoring[4][5].

    • Digital Tools and Cooperative Projects: codetekt develops and offers digital tools such as the chatbot "Klaro," which helps in dealing with misinformation. The project "faktenstark" is an outstanding example of cooperation with other foundations and organizations to prepare citizens for dealing with misinformation[4][5].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    codetekt is involved in various civil society projects to combat misinformation and promote media literacy. These include:

    • Cooperations: codetekt works closely with organizations such as the Amadeu Antonio Foundation, the Bertelsmann Foundation, and other partners to jointly combat misinformation[5].

    • Educational Work: Through workshops, news camps, and the "faktenstark" podcast, the population, especially in Saxony, is trained and informed on how to deal with misinformation[5].

    • Community Support: The organization relies on a strong community that is strengthened through digital events, training, and adherence to community guidelines. This allows the community to actively participate in the verification and evaluation of content[3].

    Values and Working Methods

    codetekt is based on four core values: promoting media and news literacy, strengthening a well-informed society, resilience of democracy, and community work. The team operates decentralized and virtually, allowing for flexible and effective work. The organization is run by volunteers and is supported by funding partners[5].

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

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