A new initiative by Journo Tips! aims to empower Sri Lankan journalists with fact-checking and OSINT skills to combat misinformation. The “Fact-Checking & OSINT Training Series” will equip media professionals with essential tools for information verification and ethical journalism in the digital age.
The online training will be held on April 2, 9, and 12 from 8 PM to 9 PM (IST). Dheeshma Puzhakkal, an experienced fact-checker and media literacy trainer from India, will lead the program.
Journo Tips!, founded by Sandun Arosha Fernando, is a platform for collaboration and training among journalists, offering workshops and networking opportunities to navigate industry challenges.