Anda Puce is a project manager and editor at the regional publishing house, Kurzemes Vārds, in Liepaja, Latvia. She is experienced  managing diverse projects and online media. She was previously the editor of the magazine Liepājas Vēstules. Anda has gained significant experience in the last five years working in collaboration with colleagues from other regional media houses in Latvia. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Young Media Masters

The project improved media literacy for youth in Liepaja, Latvia and the surrounding regions. Educational lectures at the Kurzemes Vārds editorial house introduced young people to media responsibility, critical thinking on social networks and how to recognize disinformation. A total of 185 secondary students participated in the project. Students were also trained in creating media content, taking responsibility for what they create and understanding how others can manipulate those materials on social networks.

"Pupils could be further involved in carrying out practical tasks, discussing cases of real false news more and working practically with the printed press as well." -Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience

Anda participated in the IVLP Project 21st Century ChangeMakers: Supporting Independent Regional Media: Ethical and Accountable Reporting and Sustainable Business Models, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center in partnership with World Partnerships, Inc., Global Santa Fe and WorldChicago.

Anda's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "The experience I got was very useful and it inspired me to work with the younger generations."

U.S. Communities Visited 

Washington, DC; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Santa Fe, NM

Country: Latvia

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