MISA Malawi Invites Journalists to Fact-Checking Training


MISA Malawi, in collaboration with DW Akademie, is pleased to announce a call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) to participate in an upcoming five-day online training on Fact-Checking Skills for Journalists. The training is scheduled to take place from September 18 to 22, 2023.

The need for this training arises from the growing prevalence of online and offline misinformation and disinformation, both in Malawi and globally. Recognizing the detrimental impact of such false information on society, MISA Malawi believes that equipping journalists with fact-checking skills is essential in combatting this issue effectively.

Target Audience:

This training opportunity is open exclusively to journalists who are registered members of MISA Malawi. Selected participants are expected to commit to attending the full five-day training.

Training Highlights:

Participants in this training will acquire practical skills and methodologies employed by fact-checkers to unveil misinformation and disinformation. The topics covered during the training will encompass fact-checking in the context of politics and elections, techniques for verifying images and videos, as well as an introduction to verification toolboxes, kits, and guides.

Application Process:

Interested individuals are invited to submit their short motivation letters by Tuesday, September 12, 2023, to the following email addresses: info@misamalawi.org (with copies to moseschitsulo@gmail.com and mayamikokac@gmail.com). Your motivation letter should include:

  1. A summary of your journalism experience, including the number of years worked in the field.
  2. Your current workplace (please specify if you are a freelancer).
  3. An explanation of how this training will benefit you personally and/or your media outlet.
  4. A commitment to attend the full five-day training.

Please note that only shortlisted participants will receive invitations. Those with prior work-related and personal commitments during the training period should refrain from applying.

Contacts:

For further information or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to the following contacts:

Moses Chitsulo: 0884329072

Mayamiko Kachipande: 0880589593

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