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Initiative "Transparency and media freedom"

Disinformation and state censorship are as dangerous as the virus itself, but strong local independent media are a key to overcoming the crisis.  Go to article

COMMUNICATION IN CRISES

Mongolia: How a kindergarten teacher helps spread reliable information about Covid-19

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Mongolia: How a kindergarten teacher helps spread reliable information about Covid-19

Mongolia: How a kindergarten teacher helps spread reliable information about Covid-19

Kenya: The Crisis Communication Chapter trains residents to raise the awareness about Covid-19

Kenya: The Crisis Communication Chapter trains residents to raise the awareness about Covid-19

Zambia: How a merchant in Lusaka informs people about protection measures against Covid-19

Zambia: How a merchant in Lusaka informs people about protection measures against Covid-19

China Mongolei DW Akademie GKI

Limited heating, limited electricity: In yurt settlements in Mongolia, tailored information is essential

Overview of available Media Landscape Guides on CDAC website

Out now: Media Landscape Guides for nine countries

How do people get the information they most need when disaster strikes? Having an overview of a country’s media and telecommunications infrastructure can save lives.

NUR FÜR DW AKADEMIE | Indien Kolkata homeless

"FanMan Tsang, how can relief organizations respond to crises more effectively?"

Which information do people need when a disaster hits? CDAC's FanMan Tsang says that knowing the country's media sector is key for communicating in a crisis.
GKI Mongolei - Crisis Communication Chapters (CCC)

COVID-19 in Mongolia: "The media screamed 'censorship' and the government screamed 'slander'"

"In Mongolia, the pandemic was a press freedom crisis before it was a health crisis," says Gunjidmaa Gongor, the Director of the Mongolian Media Council. She explains the importance of the Crisis Communication Chapter.

Crisis Communication Chapter: Creating a network for reliable information during a crisis

DW Akadmie / Elena Burlacu

Born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Crisis Communication Chapters connect public institutions, civil society and the media to collaborate and distribute reliable information in a crisis situation.

OPEN-SOURCE APP "COLMENA"

Colmena: open-source software for community radio production

The Remando radio team, in the Ecuadorian Amazon region, shares their experience using the free software Colmena.

DW Akademie Radionetzwerk Boca de Polen, Mexiko

'Colmena' app enables a new way of working for local media

DW Akademie and its partner, REDES A.C., have developed an app that functions like an on-the-go editing room.

"Honey for the well-being of the community"

María Alvarez Malvido I REDES A.C.

María Alvarez Malvido explains community media contributions during the pandemic and how the software "Colmena" helps.
Journalistin Michelle Nogales

"Feminism actually means freedom" – How to make feminist journalism a success story

Michelle Nogales, co-founder of Bolivia’s first feminist online magazine, is reporting on women and the LGBTQ+ community. Nogales explains why feminist journalism shows "the people’s reality".
DIGITAL AUTHORITARIANISM
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Quiz: Digital whaaaat?

Digital authoritarianism - only a few people are able to pronounce it right. And even less have an idea of what it is. One hint: It has to do with authoritarian regimes and the Internet. Click and take the quiz!
Kenia Die Autorin Nanjala Nyabola

“If elections are upcoming, the Internet's going to be switched off in some countries!”

The ”Unfreedom Monitor” helps to find a definition for some governments which control civic discourse. Digital activist Nanjala Nyabola from Global Voices knows how to respond.
Dr. Camilo Prieto Amazonas Region DW Akademie

Bridging the gap: Sharing scientific know-how and indigenous knowledge

Modern medicine and traditional knowledge are often seen as adversaries. In Latin America they've come together on a science communication platform to help fight COVID-19.
GKI-Projekt | Crisis Communication Chapters

Engaging the influencers: Combating disinformation in Kenya's largest slum

False news about COVID-19 vaccines have spread throughout Kibera, a massive slum in Nairobi. Journalist William Oloo describes a new initiative that hopes to recruit influential women.
EMIdémie | MILdemic

"Spreading disinformation is not noble!"

"MILdemic" is a Media and Information Literacy (MIL) project in four African countries. The goal: The user needs to distinguish what is right and wrong - to stop online disinformation.

In Cambodia a group of journalists are choosing facts over fiction

Kambodscha investigative Journalisten

CamboJA, an association of journalists from Phnom Penh are fighting to improve access to reliable information during the pandemic. Now they are sharing what they learned.
IN FOCUS

In Moldova journalists fight fake news with podcasts

To fight dis- and misinformation, DW Akademie has partnered with well-known Moldovan journalists like Sorina Obreja, who used the podcast's friendly format to approach the main fears.

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In Moldova journalists fight fake news with podcasts

Ecuador I Radionovela

A lot of theater on the radio: How a radio novela helps against Corona

With podcasts against the pandemic

With podcasts against the pandemic

Tunisia: Gaining confidence and trust as a science and health journalist

Tunisia: Gaining confidence and trust as a science and health journalist

DW Akademie Buddy-System

Bringing Afghan refugee stories of resilience to a Pakistani public

In Pakistan, local reporters and Afghan refugee citizen journalists teamed up to cover stories. They reported “constructively”, highlighting resilience and successful responses to challenges.
DW Akademie in Marokko

Single mothers in Morocco: "I'll become a technician myself!"

Single mothers in Morocco are still stigmatized and marginalized, and since the pandemic many have lost their jobs. But at the NGO "100% Mamans" women are training as radio technicians and looking to a better future.
Kirgisistan DW Akademie | Constructive Journalism

Pandemic rages in Kyrgyzstan as volunteers help in remote areas

Half of Kyrgyzstan’s population is vaccinated. The government works with volunteers who are raising awareness about coronavirus infection, its prevention and the need for vaccination.

Bolivien Schulfunk

Struggling with homeschooling? Just turn on the radio!

Due to the pandemic, students in Bolivia were falling behind. But they're now back on track, thanks to Radio Escuela.
CONSTRUCTIVE JOURNALISM
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Get inspired! Watch constructive video stories from our fellows

From Africa to the Middle East, 15 journalists took part in DW Akademie’s Constructive Journalism Fellowship and learned how to inspire people with their stories.
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Bangladesh: Breaking the vicious cycle of bad news

Corruption, crime, religious conflict: In Bangladesh, there are enough problems for the media to report. DW Akademie supports Constructive Journalism in the country – and figures out solutions.

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Good News: The world isn’t that bad, after all

Constructive journalism is solution-oriented, positive, inspiring. DW Akademie fully supports this trend.
Journalist Saba Tsitsikashvili interviewing a villager on the border with South Ossetia: they are sitting outside on tree stumps in front of a stone hut and a tree with some distance between them. The journalist is filming with a video camera.

Georgia: Journalism that makes you feel good

In Georgia, people in rural areas often feel disconnected. Local media want to change that with a constructive approach.
MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

What is MIL?

Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is defined as the ability to access, analyze, create and reflect on media. It is a prerequisite for citizens to claim their rights to freedom of information and expression. DW Akademie creates innovative projects that promote these rights and empower people to understand and use media responsibly.

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