Mobile Myanmar: The Impact of Social Media on Young People Living in Conflict-Affected Regions of Myanmar Interviewees were asked if they had heard of any activities or programmes in their community aiming to help improve digital literacy, and almost all respondents said ‘no’. The exceptions hearing a talk about social media by Save The Children, attended a training event in Yangon organised by the Centre for Diversity and National Harmony (CDNH), being taught some news verification skills and how to use Google for searching rather than Facebook. “A literature talk [that] included the topic of social media by your organization [Save the Children].” Male, 20 years, Kayan Christian, Loikaw (Kayah State urban) “There is no activity like this in Kayah State. That’s why young people don’t know how to use social media in positive ways. There is no limitation for them in using social media and the parents also don’t know how to teach their children.” Female, 36 years, Kayan Christian, Loikaw (Kayah State urban) “I told young people that I know to use Google to search for information, but they said it is complicated. They think Facebook is easier to get information.” Female, 36 years, Kayan Christian, Loikaw (Kayah State urban) Although few participants had heard about digital literacy programmes in Myanmar, most believed that such programs would be the best way to address the issues raised throughout the interviews. Suggested topics included verifying news, critical thinking, and general technology skills. Teaching of English skills was also considered important as it opens the opportunity for online education. “Providing digital literacy training to young people from villages.” Female, 27 years, Rakhine Buddhist, Sittwe (Rakhine State urban) “Want to see programs that teach young people how to differentiate between fake and real news.” Male, 20 years, Kayan Christian, Loikaw (Kayah State urban) “There should be many activities and educational programmes that encourage young people to become confident and to develop their critical thinking skills.” Female, 22 years, Rakhine Buddhist, Sittwe (Rakhine State urban) Some thought that the Myanmar Government should be playing a role in educating young people about digital literacy, and possibly intervening to address issues such as fake news and hate speech. “Government should create programs to educate young people.” Male, 52 years, Rakhine Buddhist, Sittwe (Rakhine State urban) “Should form a committee in each state to verify fake news and real news.” Male, 55 years, Chin Christian, Sittwe (Rakhine State urban) 84