African Centre for Media & Information Literacy

Description

AFRICMIL, the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy, is a non-government organisation that focuses on media, information, research, advocacy and training. It aims to promote media and information literacy as a key component in the enhancement of democracy and good governance. It also aims to encourage accountability and an orderly society across the African continent.

Its stated vision is to be a model reference point on media and information literacy on the continent. Its mission is to promote media and information literacy as a key component in the enhancement of democracy and good governance. It also aims to help produce young, active and conscious citizens who are able to ask questions and reflect on information. These citizens are meant to be critically aware of the role of media and information in promoting accountability and an orderly society.

The organisation is based in Abuja, Nigeria.