IMPACT's Digital Defender 102 workshop helps Jews aged 55 and up fight online antisemitism
IMPACT also runs a program designed to "empower high school students to stand up, speak out, and make a meaningful difference online and in their communities," according to the organization's CEO.
The Digital Defender 102 workshop, organized by IMPACT, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the Jewish community, brought together about sixty individuals aged 55 and above at Congregation Etz Hayim synagogue in Queens, New York. IMPACT CEO and co-founder Aaron Herman led the session, emphasizing the underserved yet highly motivated nature of this age group.
The workshop, one of three in IMPACT's series, aims to equip participants with the skills to combat online antisemitism and promote Jewish pride through artificial intelligence and social media. Herman highlighted the participants' eagerness to learn and utilize their valuable experience to make a difference. The second workshop in the series follows a foundational session on the organization's mission and social media landscape, with a final session on advanced social media training and group organization within the IMPACT app.
Through gamification, rewards, and incentives, IMPACT creates an engaging and dynamic experience, motivating participants to actively contribute to their communities and inspire others. Participants progress from having no social media presence to actively liking, sharing, and engaging with meaningful content, illustrating the transformative impact of IMPACT's training.
The organization's Learn, Lead, Do model, targeting high school students, empowers them to stand up, speak out, and make a significant difference online and in their communities.
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