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The Nigeria Fact-Checkers' Coalition showed how collaborative journalism can work in West Africa

Phillip Anjorin

October 18, 2023 |

Nieman Lab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

Ahead of Nigeria’s general election, a group of 12 media platforms and civil society organizations worked together as the Nigeria Factcheckers Coalition to debunk false information targeting voters. The coalition, which provided training and tools to participating journalists, fact-checked 127 during the week of the elections.

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The Newton experiment: How a rural Kansas weekly newspaper refreshed an outdated business model

Kevin Simpson

October 02, 2023 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Newton, Kansas

In an age where small, rural newspapers are shrinking and disappearing, local paper Harvey County Now started engaging more with its audience to find ways to better meet their news needs to keep money flowing and the newspaper afloat. From sending out e-newsletters, hosting local events and launching a premium membership program called Press Club, which grants access to benefits like concert tickets and exclusive events, Harvey County Now managed to increase its profits while simultaneously keeping its audience and print paper intact.

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This Nigerian media outlet pushes for justice around banking issues

Promise Eze

July 13, 2023 |

IJNet |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

The Foundation for Investigative Journalism was founded in 2020 to promote and provide accountability in society and advocate for justice on behalf of victims of Nigeria's faltering banking system. The outlet runs a news impact desk, where people can submit complaints of bank fraud or mismanagement directly; then FIJ requests evidence from the aggrieved parties, conducts reviews and fact-checking. The outlet handles 10-20 cases a month, and has facilitated the recovery of over $150,000 for aggrieved individuals since its founding.

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Student Journalists in Nigeria Have Taken to Solutions Journalism, Here's Why

Phillip Anjorin Fatimah Idera

March 10, 2023 |

The Solutions Paper |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

Students in Nigeria are participating in trainings around solutions journalism, a framework for reporting on responses to social problems. Journalists who have adopted the method say it has given them renewed passion for the profession and helped build trust with their audiences.

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PreventEpidemicsNaija: How a Media Strategy Contributed to Increasing Epidemic Preparedness Awareness in Nigeria

Ibukun Oguntola Beti Baiye

March 06, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

The #PreventEpidemicsNaija project advocates for sustained funding for the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention by working to increase understanding of epidemic preparedness. The project connects with and trains journalists from across the country to equip them with the necessary skills and resources to share accurate information with the public. So far the project has trained over 70 Journalists, produced seven fellows, and over 100 stories.

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How an all-women news outlet is changing Somalia's media landscape

Scott Peterson

January 17, 2023 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Somalia

Somalia's first all-women news outlet, Bilan, provides opportunities for women in the journalism industry and publishes coverage of issues often ignored by male-dominated outlets. The organization's work has led to the creation of a new medical facility in an area that previously lacked access and has inspired more women and girls to pursue journalism.

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This South African initiative helps newsrooms access women experts

Johnstone Kpilaakaa

December 05, 2022 |

IJNet |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Africa

Quote This Woman+ is a database of over 600 experts in various topics for journalists to reach out to as sources. Designed to help combat inequality and bias in the news, the experts are females and people from groups underrepresented in the media.

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How Black Twitter steered the spotlight to Shanquella Robinson

Candice Norwood Rebekah Barber

December 02, 2022 |

The 19th |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Black people use social media to gather and amplify information about missing and murdered black women when the mainstream media is not covering their stories.

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Media woman behind first accountability reporting initiative in Nigeria

Blessing Udeobasi

November 30, 2022 |

African Women in Media (AWiM) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

The Udeme project trains student journalists to track government constituency projects and write investigative reports holding officials accountable when planned projects are stalled or poorly executed. The participants, called U-monitors, also meet with local community members to inform them about the budget process and help them track constituency projects themselves.

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How UDEME is fighting corruption in Nigeria's public sector

Promise Eze

October 04, 2022 |

Social Voices |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Ute, Ondo

The UDEME Monitor program trains student journalists to track and report on transparency and accountability around publicly-funded projects. The team has produced roughly 1,000 stories exposing corruption and gaps in implementation and has worked directly with community residents to raise awareness around procurement processes.

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