Join EAVI

In the last decade EAVI has achieved a lot; influencing European policy-makers and contributing the definition of media literacy in its research, lobbying and international conferences.

In the last decade EAVI has achieved a lot; contributing to defining media literacy, influencing European policy, through its activities, research, lobbying and international conferences.

In order to build on this foundation, we want to reach more individuals directly, through cartoons, projects, blog, resources and Facebook and Twitter.
To become an individual member and be part of our network, EAVI does not ask for money. We ask for you to talk about the importance of media literacy in Europe and beyond.

We welcome your contributions. For example, you can share with us your opinion, advice and fresh ideas to inform our future activities. You can use your skills to further our mission; you may want to draft articles to be published on the EAVI’ s blog, you may want to contribute to our campaigns in the form of graphic designs, cartoons, posters, or you may even want to weigh-in on the legal and policy side of our activities if you have the expertise and the time.

Individual members are ambassadors of EAVI’s values and activities.
With our individual members behind us, we will have greater influence in the decision-making of the EU institutions. It puts us in a stronger position to challenge corporate interests, media monopolies and institutional apathy.

We want members from all walks of life; everyone, everywhere is welcome: students, experts, activists, educators, academics, parents, journalists. Anyone who cares about our media society. Anyone who supports initiatives to enable people to be aware and use the media well.

A separate network is reserved for our growing organisations’ partners, check it out here.

In Europe, and internationally, media are increasingly used for persuasion, propaganda and manipulation by political and corporate institutions. Media pluralism is under threat, as the ownership of mainstream media is concentrated in a few organisations. Individuals grow cynical of the traditional gatekeepers and fake news has stepped in to fill the information void.

In recent years, systematic attacks on freedom of expression and privacy have escalated. We are exposed to advertising messages more than at any time in history, and the line between propaganda and information is increasingly blurred. The messages and activities in the online world influence the offline world in a way that was unanticipated by many. To fully appreciate the risks and opportunities that new media technologies offer us, we need to understand how media work.

National and international institutions have been slow to react; new European regulations relating to the digital single market, such as copyright and privacy will affect the lives of every individual. This is why interest groups and civil society organisations like EAVI must make our voices heard. Any changes in policy must take place in an arena of inclusiveness, understanding, transparency, awareness and genuine commitment.

These values are essential to a functioning democracy. Media literacy is a key skill in the 21st Century; those who acquire media literacy competences are able use the media for their own benefit and enjoyment and are empowered to act, rather than being acted upon.

By advancing the interests of civil society organisations, educators, academics and citizens, we at EAVI will enact initiatives designed to increase active engagement of citizens by way of effective, empowered and positive use of the media.

Stronger Together

As a non-profit organisation, our financial resources are limited.

By joining EAVI, you can help us encourage debate of the issues that must be addressed, fostering dialogue and mobilising other like-minded stakeholders to create a better media society.

As an individual member you will have a say in the public debate around media literacy and digital citizenship and benefit for instance from:

  • Be part of the EAVI community to share ideas and information and access experts;
  • Receive updates on EAVI’s publications, projects and activities;
  • Participate in surveys and research to inform our activities; and
  • Gain visibility if you wish to write articles, contribute graphics, offer legal services, etc, and enrich your CV.

  • You will receive an email confirmation welcoming you into the EAVI community!
  • You will receive EAVI newsletters – which gives members a dedicated space to promote their relevant activities, thus increasing their visibility
  • The opportunity to participate in EAVI’s activities:
    • Provide input and ideas about EAVI’s activities and direction via the EAVI private members group on Facebook
    • Contribute posts for the EAVI blog
    • Provide online support in various forms, including technical or legal advice, translations, graphics, etc.
    • Contribute to our research by taking part in online questionnaires and surveys
  • In the window above, tell us any ideas or ways you think EAVI can help.