Maldita.es will be a mentor in the European Fact-Checking Standards Network (EFCSN) program for fact-checking organizations

The program aims to support free and independent fact-checking organizations, many of them based in countries where they face difficulties, helping them grow and develop their operations in accordance with the standards of independence, transparency and journalistic quality described in the Code European standards for independent fact-checking organisations.

Within the framework of this program, Maldita.es will offer training in editorial management, communication and business model and fundraising between May and July 2024.

Ten organizations from Central and Eastern Europe selected by the EFCSN will participate in the programme: Factcheck.bg (Bulgaria); FactReview (Greece); Internews Kosova (Kosovo); CivilNet (Armenia); Lupiga (Croatia); CESI – Center for Education, Counseling and Research ( Libela ) (Croatia); Digital Skills Coalition Belarus / VšĮ DigitalHub, LT (Belarus); Medizin Transparent (Austria); Eurocomunicare (Romania); and Amfora.al (Albania).

In addition, Maldita.es will mentor several of these organizations between July and October, working with them on their specific needs and sharing their experience and good practices.

Along with Maldita.es , DPA (Germany), Newtral (Spain) and Faktoje (Albania)  participate as mentor organizations .

How much will Maldita.es Foundation receive to carry out the project?

Maldita.es will receive €12,000 from the EFCSN for the execution of this project.

Who finances this project?

The EFCSN is the voice of European fact-checkers to maintain and promote the highest standards of fact-checking and media literacy to combat disinformation for the benefit of citizens. The EFCSN obtained funding from . Porticus   for the development of this project. Porticus is a philanthropic organization based in the Netherlands focused on creating a just and sustainable future, with the aim of strengthening the resilience of communities.