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 …
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. …
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. …