Empowering Refugee & Migrant Women
through Creative Methods and Digital Literacy
A five-module training program designed to strengthen the digital and creative skills of adult educators working with migrant and refugee women. The training helps educators bridge knowledge gaps and equips them to share what they learn — empowering women to stay safe and private online, use social media confidently, and create digital content. The program also includes practical modules on smartphone photography and video — from shooting to editing photos and videos directly on the phone for use on social media platforms. All the modules also include presentations in editable format, which should make it easier for educators to adapt the content to the actual needs of the group.
Module 1: Introduction to digital tools/literacy
This module introduces key aspects of digital literacy through three main topics:
1.1 Information Search and Management
1.2 Digital Security
1.3 Law and Ethics on the Internet
Each section includes a detailed lesson plan, presentation materials, and printable resources such as checklists and case studies. Trainers will also find links to suggested digital exercises to use during sessions or for self-paced learning.
Module 2: Introduction to Social Media
This module helps participants use major social media platforms strategically and safely — whether for personal expression, networking, advocacy, or promoting products and services. It covers Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, focusing on each platform’s key features, audiences, opportunities, and potential risks.
It includes a detailed lesson plan, presentation materials, and printable resources. Trainers will also find links to interactive exercises — like scavenger hunts, risk scenarios, and persona creation — which can be used during sessions or for self-paced learning.
Module 3: Safety and privacy online
This module raises awareness of data protection, safe social media use, and minimizing online risks. Participants learn practical skills such as creating strong passwords, configuring privacy settings, using two-factor authentication, and safely publishing content online.
It includes a detailed lesson plan and a dedicated Google Site with interactive resources, videos, graphics, external links, and exercises that can be used by trainers in a workshop or as self-pased resources.
Module 4: Photo/Video
with the smartphone
This module helps participants build skills, confidence, and creativity in using smartphones to produce high-quality visual content for personal expression, community engagement, or entrepreneurial purposes. It covers visual storytelling, basic photography and videography techniques, and content planning strategies for different digital platforms.
It includes a detailed lesson plan and an interactive presentation that combines theory, demonstrations, and hands-on practice and can be used either by trainers in a workshop or by the participants for self-learning.
Module 5: Editing photo/video with the smartphone
This module builds on previous skills by teaching participants how to edit photos and videos on their smartphones, enhancing visual storytelling and preparing content for online sharing. It covers both basic and advanced editing techniques, efficient workflows, and best practices for exporting content on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
It includes a detailed lesson plan and a presentation with interactive activities such as icebreakers, app exploration, hands-on editing exercises, workflow guidance, and optional group projects — all designed to be used as a full module or adapted to participants’ needs and digital skill levels.