A new initiative in N’Djamena is equipping young people with vital skills to navigate the digital world responsibly. One hundred young citizens from across Chad have gathered for a specialized training workshop focused on digital citizenship and combating misinformation.
why this digital literacy drive matters for Chad
The program, launched under the banner of ‘Advocacy for a Safe and Inclusive Digital Space for Chadian Youth’, is a collaborative effort between the House of Africa association and the European Partnership for Democracy. Its goal is to shift social media from a potential tool for destabilization to a platform for progress and informed participation.
building resilience against digital threats
With disinformation, hate speech, and online manipulation posing increasing risks to national stability, the initiative targets a critical need. Participants are learning not just digital tool usage, but deeper concepts like artificial intelligence ethics, cybersecurity fundamentals, and viral content verification techniques.
from passive users to digital leaders
The training emphasizes empowerment. Attendees are being prepared to return to their communities as ‘digital responsibility ambassadors’, equipped to guide peers in identifying credible sources and avoiding harmful online behaviors. As highlighted by Youssouf Allafouza Mahamat, Secretary-General of House of Africa, the initiative reflects a growing demand among Chadian youth to move beyond passive consumption of digital content toward active, secure engagement.
a step toward national cohesion
By fostering digital literacy, the project addresses both immediate concerns—like fake news—and broader challenges such as social cohesion and trust in institutions. The 100 participants represent a first wave of change, with plans to scale the initiative across Chad in the coming months.
