A pan-African fact-checking initiative debunking viral falsehoods with a network of partner newsrooms.
Africa's collaborative fact-checking newsroom.
Debunk Media Initiative runs collaborative fact-checking with partner newsrooms across Africa, training journalists and publishing verified responses to the most-shared falsehoods.
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Most MCI projects accept journalists, students, newsroom leaders, and partner organisations who fit the cohort profile. Where applications are open, the "Visit project" button above links to the live form.
Debunk Media Initiative sits under Incubating Media Innovations, one of six interlocking pillars. The pillar shapes its design, partners, and outcomes.
MCI projects are supported by a coalition of philanthropic funders, intergovernmental partners, and earned revenue. Specific funder credits are listed on the "Visit project" site or available on request.
Debunk Media Initiative is one of dozens of MCI initiatives. Funders, newsrooms, and partners — we'd love to hear from you.