Fact-checking in Atyrau: A New Step Toward Media Literacy

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 …

Fact-checking Training Held in Turkistan

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 …

Media Literacy Training Held in Almaty for 25 Students of School-Gymnasium №73

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 …

25 Ninth-Grade Students at Almaty School-Gymnasium №5 Learn Media Literacy through Games and Project-Based Learning

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. …