Syria’s youth, who make up over 60% of the population, have come of age amid war, propaganda, and digital misinformation. As Syria begins a new chapter, these young people are both its greatest risk and its greatest hope.
The Daleel Media Compass is an immersive simulation game that equips youth with real-world media literacy skills. Participants take on roles in a fictional divided society, navigating deep-fake videos, leaked documents, rigged polls, and emotional echo chambers. They face ethical decisions, use digital tools to uncover the truth, and learn to critically assess information—even when it aligns with their own biases. The experience is interactive, emotionally resonant, and grounded in reality, co-designed with Syrian youth to ensure relevance and impact.
Project Goals
- Strengthen media literacy and digital resilience among Syrian youth
- Prevent the spread of disinformation and reduce its role in fueling violence
- Support peacebuilding and democratic awareness through experiential learning
- Equip a new generation with tools to critically engage with information
- Build trust across divided communities through shared learning experiences
Target Group(s)
- Syrian youth (ages 15–30), especially those outside formal education
- Young people in fragile, divided, or post-conflict areas
- Community centres, civil society organizations, and youth facilitators
Planned Outcomes/Achievements
- Improved critical thinking and digital media analysis skills
- Increased resistance to manipulated narratives and fake news
- Strengthened community dialogue and civic engagement
- Scalable model that can reach 2,880+ youth annually across four centers
- Cost-effective, easily replicable approach for broader regional application
