Mobilising Civic Action to Counter Violent Extremism Online and Offline in Cameroon.
An urgent community peace-building, training and conflict reconciliation project in South Sudan.
Mobilising civic and digital action to counter online hate speech and incitement to violence in Ethiopia.
An initiative that works on providing community-based and data-driven solutions to the problem of hate speech, disinformation and misinformation.
An initiative that works on providing community-based and data-driven solutions to the problem of hate speech, disinformation and misinformation.
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After 13 powerful episodes, we close this radio series by focusing on one of the most vital pillars of peacebuilding: community leadership. Local leaders have the power to prevent hate…
⚠️ Words have power — use them wisely. In this episode, we examine the growing threat of online hate speech in Ethiopia. From how it spreads to the real-world harm…
This episode explores the harmful impact of gender-based disinformation—from misleading narratives to digital harassment—and how these tactics silence and endanger women and marginalized communities online. We highlight strategies to counter…
Changing Narratives on Information Integrity in Cameroon. A Journey of Fact-Checking, Media Literacy, and Digital Empowerment
This year’s #PeaceJam2025 theme, “The Irrational Dimensions of Pop Culture: Viral Trends, Memes, AI, and the Language of Hate,” explores how this irrationality, marked by humor, fear, outrage, and virality…
We unpack cognitive biases, emotional triggers, and social influences that make misinformation so persuasive.
This episode explores the harmful impact of gender-based disinformation—from misleading narratives to digital harassment—and how these tactics silence and endanger women and marginalized communities online.…
In this episode, we explore how media users can develop strong critical thinking skills to better understand and respond to media content. Learn how to…
Itiyoophiyaa Jibba Bilisa - #defyhatenow_Ethiopia & Fana Radio Partner to Build Informed Communities in Oromia
Second Cohort of African Fact-Checking Fellowship – Ethiopia: Call for Applications (Tigray Region) We are excited to invite you to apply for the second cohort…
We’re currently looking to fill the role of Community Outreach Coordinator for the #defyhatenow Ethiopia Project funded by the Delegation of the European Union to…
The Cameroon Diaspora Dialogues initiative has been on a mission to bring together Cameroonians living abroad to engage in conversations about conflict transformation and peacebuilding,…
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