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DUBAWA is excited to announce its upcoming fact-checking and electoral information literacy capacity-building programme for journalists and students in Kumasi and Accra. By empowering journalists and tertiary students with essential fact-checking skills, we seek to enhance media literacy and confront misinformation head-on.
Central to our mission is disseminating knowledge about the electoral process among Ghanaian citizens, fostering greater engagement and accountability. Through these concerted efforts, we anticipate a tangible impact – a media environment characterised by heightened accountability and reliability, safeguarding Ghana’s democratic progress.
Key Training Highlights
- Learn to discern and combat the proliferation of false information.
- Harness the power of digital tools to bolster reporting and fact-checking.
- The training will feature a dynamic curriculum comprising lectures, interactive workshops, and practical exercises.
- All sessions will be led by experienced fact-checkers who bring practical insights and hands-on expertise to the learning experience.
Eligibility
The workshop is open to journalists and tertiary students in Kumasi and Accra passionate about honing their fact-checking and verification competencies.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment for all participants. Therefore, we encourage female journalists, tertiary students, and people living with disabilities to apply.
Programme schedule
The training is scheduled to run in September 2024.
Application process
To apply, click this application form. The deadline for applications is August 28th, 2024
This project is supported by the US Embassy in Ghana and the American Spaces.
