Skip to main content

What does MLI do?

MLI acts as an enabler for media literacy stakeholders in Ireland. Our aim is to create a platform for facilitating dialogue and the exchange of ideas, and encouraging the development of sustainable media literacy projects.

We are active in four main areas:

Coordination

We aim to be the acknowledged first port of call to provide support and advice for media literacy stakeholders (national and international). We provide support, advice and guidance to wide range of media literacy stakeholders at home and abroad.

Innovation

We aim to inspire, encourage and facilitate the development of new media literacy projects, programmes and interventions, such as the MLI Awards Programme.

Communication

We aim to foster discussion and debate around all aspects of media literacy in Ireland with a view to helping to identify emerging issues, gaps in provision, opportunities for collaboration. We publish a monthly newsletter and organise events and networking opportunities for members.

Promotion

We aim to use the strength, reach and expertise of MLI members to collectively highlight media literacy related issues and sign-post to sources of support via multi-stakeholder public awareness campaigns, such as Be Media Smart, Safer Internet Day and Global and European Media Literacy Week.

Organisational Structure

As outlined in the MLI Terms of Reference, MLI is its own entity with its own decision-making powers, organisational structure and responsibilities. MLI members, working on a voluntary basis, are involved in the running of MLI.

A Steering Group of 14 MLI members (and two co-Chairs) provide strategic direction for MLI. The Steering Group meets 3 to 4 times a year and 3 – 4 new members are elected from the membership every two years.

Over 100 members of MLI volunteer to be part of the Working Group Panel. This panel meets 3 to 4 times a year to propose, develop and enhance plans and projects for MLI. Small groups of individuals from the Working Group Panel also volunteer to work on specific projects such as the MLI Awards Programme or the Be Media Smart Campaign.

Meet the Steering Group (PDF)

Key people include:

Stephanie Comey

Co- Chair of Steering Group info@medialiteracyireland.ie

Dr. Eileen Culloty

Co-Chair of Steering Group info@medialiteracyireland.ie

Martina Chapman

National Coordinator info@medialiteracyireland.ie

Stay up to date

Join our community by signing up for our newsletter today.





Please see our privacy policy for details of how we will use your information and keep it safe and secure.