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 …
MediaNet and Factcheck.kz call for the immediate cessation of the criminal prosecution of Temirlan Yesenbek, considering his detention unjustified and politically motivated. Pressure on journalists and civil activists threatens freedom of speech and human rights in Kazakhstan, and we condemn such measures. Furthermore, we firmly believe that the current legislation on combating incitement to discord, …
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 …
Eurasianet and MediaNet are implementing a collaborative initiative that aims to help journalistsin Kazakhstan adapt to the changing legal environment in the country. The strategic goal is tohelp journalists maintain an ability to produce and disseminate fact-based content. This project will feature a blend of technical and practical components. Online and offlineworkshops will help participants …
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. …