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MILA, the Media and Information Literacy Alliance, is a cross-sector charity bringing together organisations and individuals sharing a common belief in the power of media and information literacy to help people lead happier, healthier, safer and more productive lives. MILA is the UK chapter of the Unesco MIL Alliance. It was registered as charity in December 2023, with an initial board of trustees. MILA’s mission is to foster collaborations and education that empower everyone in the UK with the lifelong ability to reach and express discerning views about the information and media that they use, share and create. Its vision is of a society where people engage critically with information and media. MILA addresses its mission by working and partnering with stakeholders in multiple sectors, rather than directly with the general public. Its specificity is that it is an alliance that brings together diverse players – organisations, groups, initiatives and individuals – to capitalise on their expertise and strengthen their collective voice to bring about jointly-derived solutions. MILA is thus an enabler and facilitator, as well as an advocate, deploying its values to foster projects and initiatives derived from collaborative efforts; to bring about a more holistic and joined-up approach to developing media and information literacy; and to influence policy and practice, drawing from the credibility of pooled expertise.
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Heidelberg School of Education (HSE) is a joint academic institution for teacher education of Heidelberg University (Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg) and University of Education Heidelberg (Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg). HSE fosters interdisciplinary exchange and research on local as well as international levels. One of such initiatives is cooperation with the Teachers College (Columbia University, USA) entitled “Critical Media Literacy”.
The Learning and Teaching Spaces Managers Group was created to provide Higher Education AV, Media and IT managers with a forum to share knowledge and ideas through a private mailing list. As well as an active mailing list our key focus is our annual conference in November, which provides members with the opportunity to network and exchange ideas.
The MIL for ASEAN Network is a vibrant community of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) advocates from across the Southeast Asia region. Dedicated to advancing MIL across Southeast Asia, the Network designs and implements professional development programmes tailored for teachers and teacher educators, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate today’s complex digital media landscape. As one of the leading drivers of MIL in the region, the Network plays a central role in fostering regional and international cooperation. It actively promotes best practices in media and information literacy through a wide range of initiatives, including capacity-building programmes, research, conferences, community outreach, consultancy work and cross-sector collaborations. By engaging educators, institutions, policymakers, and the broader public, the MIL for ASEAN Network is committed to building a resilient, informed, and critically engaged society throughout Southeast Asia.