Deadline: 18-Sep-20
The Internews “Rooted in Trust” has announced a call for applications for The Fight Against COVID-19 Misinformation and Rumors.
The Internews “Rooted in Trust” project is calling on journalists, multimedia producers, media outlets, and community-based organizations in seven focal countries to apply for funding to produce impactful content and/or activities to help fight against the “Infodemic” of misinformation and rumors that have hampered efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Grants are designed to improve community access to trustworthy and verified information about the virus and its impact through the use of traditional and new media and grassroots communication and community engagement activities.
Funding Information
- Internews will award grants of US$ 2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Rooted in Trust is accepting applicants from: Lebanon, Afghanistan, Philippines (Mindanao region), Colombia (Nariño region), Mali, Sudan and Central African Republic.
- Journalists with all levels of experience (beginner, mid-career, experienced, freelancers or groups of journalists who wish to collaborate)
- Multimedia producers that work with photography, audio, video, and/or animation
- Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) that engage with vulnerable groups or communities
Freelance operators are encouraged to provide a supporting letter of intent from an outlet or organization that will disseminate their work.
Judging Criteria
- Diversity – the project should include as much gender, ethnic, linguistic, geographic, and cultural diversity as possible
- Relevance – the project should be designed with a clear objective on how it will have a positive impact on the target audience or community that has been identified as vulnerable to misinformation and rumours about COVID-19.
- Angle – if the central topic of the project has already been addressed, then the project should highlight how it is different and focuses on a new worthwhile aspect of the fight against COVID-19 misinformation.
- Impact – the goal of the project must be a clearly defined positive impact on a clearly defined target audience or community.
- Innovation – the more creative and innovative the project is designed and implemented, the better
- Feasibility – all facets of the project must be realistic and achievable within the given timeline.
For more information, visit https://internews.org/updates/call-applications-fight-against-covid-19-misinformation-and-rumors