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 …
Almaty, October 24, 2024 — A dynamic media literacy training took place at School-Gymnasium №73, aimed at equipping students with essential skills for safe digital behavior. Led by Alyona Koshkina, an expert and head of the media literacy program at MediaNet International Center for Journalism, the students explored the fundamentals of critical thinking and learned …
Almaty, October 23, 2024 — Today, School-Gymnasium №5 in Almaty hosted a unique media literacy training session, gathering ninth-grade students to explore critical topics including critical thinking, fact-checking, and cybersecurity. The event aimed to equip young participants with the skills to distinguish facts from opinions, identify reliable information sources, and navigate the online environment safely. …
Almaty, Kazakhstan – On September 5th and 6th, 2024, a diverse group of best graduates of fact-checking online course in April-May, 2024, from across Kazakhstan gathered in Almaty for FactCheck Dive OSINT Workshop on advanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools. The training featured expert guidance from distinguished editors and authors of Factcheck.kz, along with leading …
Intensive basic fact-checking course for wide audience of Kazakhstan April 9, 2024 – May 31, 2024 online The best practice trainers The FactCheck Dive course program was developed by the leading fact checkers and editors of the resource Factcheck.kz. In addition, all online course trainers are active fact checkers or experts with extensive experience in …
On December 4-6, 2023, an inception meeting of partners from ERIM (Equal Rights and Independent Media, France), MediaNet International Centre for Journalism (Kazakhstan), Media Sabak Foundation (Kyrgyzstan) and Gurdofarid Public Organization (Tajikistan) was held to officially launch the Empowering Marginalized Youth in Central Asia to Resist Hate Speech and Propaganda through Educational Gaming (QLEVER+) with …
From November 2022 to October 2023, MediaNet International Centre for Journalism, with the support of the US Mission in Kazakhstan, the Bureau of the US Department of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) implemented the TechCamp Kazakhstan project. On April 14-16, 2023, Astana hosted a 3-day training in fact-checking tools, AI services, mobilography, media …