Africa Fact Checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon 2023 (9th Cohort) | APPLY NOW

This informs the public about the Africa Fact Checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon 2023 (9th Cohort). Details about the Program are given below.

Africa Fact Checking Fellowship

About Africa Fact Checking Fellowship 2023

The increasing adoption of ICT usage in Cameroon, coupled with the democratisation of public speech, has made it possible for often inexperienced players to manipulate, disseminate, or influence information with nefarious intentions. Today, hate speech, misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation  are prevalent in online spaces and the mainstream media.

Furthermore, the widespread use of AI, while presenting opportunities, is a sobering reminder of the potential threats it could bring to the media and information ecosystem. It is packaged using methods designed to manipulate public opinion and serve the interests of its initiators. This contributes to the weakening of social cohesion and critical thinking within the Cameroonian society, which is characterised by fragile socio-political and security issues.

Program Details

The Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon is designed to track and map viral trends on social media related to current challenges of ‘fake news’ in Cameroon. Through its different cohorts, #AFFCameroon aims to enhance the skills of experienced professionals to effectively contribute to peace-building and social cohesion by combating disinformation and hate speech.

It intends to promote fact-checking, data journalism and digital rights towards African journalists, bloggers and content creators. The program is based on a blended learning model using webinars, practical lessons, peer-to-peer learning and on-the-ground practical work. Fellows will have access to a rich set of online tools and resources and a network of experts and professionals worldwide.

Eligibility

  • Journalists
  • Bloggers
  • Digital Content creators
  • Digital rights activists and/defenders
  • Community-based organisation
  • Opinion and community leaders

Age

  • Between 20 and 40 years old

Place of residence

  • All regions of Cameroon

Africa Fact Checking Fellowship 2023 Application

For those interested in Africa Fact Checking Fellowship 2023. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 8 October 2023.

Open this link for more details about Africa Fact Checking Fellowship 2023.

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