From Scroll to Action: Changing the Narrative

About this episode

This episode explores how rural youth are taking control of their narratives to challenge stereotypes and share their experiences.

What happens when rural youth take control of their own stories? Recorded during our 2026 Study Session on media literacy, this episode brings together voices from across Europe to challenge stereotypes, unpack misconceptions, and share real experiences of rural life. What are the hidden strengths of rural communities? And what are the misconceptions of living in rural areas? Co-produced by the participants of the Study Session, you will hear 19 different voices from across Europe shari...

Topics covered

• media literacy
• rural youth
• stereotypes
• rural life
• community strengths

Keywords

• rural youth
• media literacy
• stereotypes
• rural communities
• European voices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rural Youth Europe

Places: Europe

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