MediaNet International Center for Journalism, in cooperation with the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty, conducted a comprehensive study of the state of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) in Kazakhstan between March and May 2025. The report includes: This study represents the first comprehensive analysis of the media literacy ecosystem in the country. The full text …
On September 11-12, a two-day specialized OSINT (open-source intelligence) training was held in Almaty for 25 top graduates of regional offline trainings conducted in spring 2025. The participants included journalists, editors, journalism faculty members, and students from Atyrau, Karaganda, Kostanay, Astana, Shymkent, Turkestan, Kyzylorda, and other cities across Kazakhstan. The program was focused on practical …
On August 21–22, 2025, a two-day AI Lab Astana training was held in Astana, bringing together 28 journalists and editors from media outlets in Astana, Karaganda, Pavlodar, and Kokshetau. Participants received intensive training on the application of artificial intelligence tools in journalism. The program was structured according to the principle of “30% theory – 70% practice” and included hands-on …
From April 22 to 24, the final training of the FactCheck Dive Offline series was held in Astana. It brought together 50 journalists, students, and university professors from Astana, Kostanay, Karaganda, and Kokshetau. Over the course of three days, participants developed key fact-checking skills: verifying text, photos, and videos, identifying AI-generated content, working with open …
What unites journalists, students, and university lecturers from different parts of Western Kazakhstan? A shared motivation to counter disinformation and master the tools of fact-checking! With this goal in mind, an intensive fact-checking training was held in Atyrau from April 8 to 10, 2025, for journalists, students, and faculty. A total of 27 participants from …
Did you celebrate April Fools’ Day? We didn’t, but we couldn’t miss our professional holiday, Fact-Checker’s Day on April 2. The best way to celebrate is by increasing the number of like-minded individuals who will also fight against disinformation. From April 1 to 3, 2025, the FactCheck Dive training was held in Turkistan, bringing together …
Location: Remote (with possible offline meetings if required)Contract Duration: April – September 2025, part-timeApplication Deadline: March 7, 2025 About the Project We are developing a pilot Fact-Checkers’ Testing System, similar to IELTS/TOEFL, aimed at evaluating and certifying fact-checking competencies. The test will be available in Kazakh and Russian and will be created in collaboration with …
Disinformation continues to challenge Kazakhstan’s societal fabric, fueling distrust and hindering informed decision-making. Building on the success of the 2024 FactCheck Dive initiative, MediaNet is proud to launch FactCheck Dive 2025, an ambitious project designed to enhance critical thinking, media literacy, and fact-checking skills across diverse groups in Kazakhstan. This impactful project is made possible …
2024 was a true celebration of achievements and vibrant events for the QLEVER+ project! We are proud of our progress and the joy we’ve brought to you, our players, through engaging and meaningful games and activities. This year was one of growth, inspiration, and incredible support from all our users and participants across Central Asia. …
The FactCheck Dive project was successfully launched by MediaNet in January 2024 with the support of The Nippon Foundation. This project marked a significant step towards developing media literacy and fact-checking skills in Kazakhstan, bringing together more than 100 participants through various events aimed at raising awareness and fostering critical thinking. The project included several …