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. …
October 4, 2024Almaty MediaNet International Center for Journalism Public Foundation expresses its disagreement with therefusal of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan (CEC RK) to considerMediaNet’s notification regarding DEMOSCOPE Express Public Opinion Monitoring Bureau’s pollon the topic of nuclear power plant construction and the national referendum in Kazakhstan. Since 2012, MediaNet International …
Want to Develop Your Leadership Skills? Ready to Bring Your Ideas to Life? We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity for young leaders – the launch of the “SKY Leaders: Southern Kazakhstan Youth Leaders” project! This program offers a multi-phase experience: an online course, a two-day training in Shymkent, mentorship, and a networking event in …
We wrapped up an incredible three-day Climate Journalism and Communication Training in Almaty, held from 12-14 September 2024! This event brought together climate journalists and communicators from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to deepen their skills in covering one of the most pressing issues: climate change. Day 1 kicked off with participants pitching their climate-related ideas, and …
Meta has added the Kazakhstani fact-checking project Factcheck.kz in its third-party fact-checking program focused on content verification and identifying viral misinformation on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The third-party fact-checking program has been operating globally since 2016, and includes nearly 100 organizations certified through the non-partisan International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) working in more than 60 languages …
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 …