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Syria Media Literacy Lab

The Syria Media Literacy Lab is a free, advanced training program for Syrian journalists, editors, bloggers, social media actors, and other content creators. It strengthens quality journalism, supports the fight against disinformation, and promotes collaboration among Syrian professionals across regions and backgrounds. All participants receive a small grant for their own productions and are supported and accompanied by regionally and internationally renowned and experienced experts.

A Program for Strong Journalism

Program Overview

The Lab is centered on practical engagement, mutual exchange, and learning together. It provides in-depth training through three virtual workshops and a one- week intensive program in Amman, Jordan.
It combines practical learning with theoretical knowledge, covering international standards of journalism, fact-checking, and strategies for dealing with misinformation and propaganda.

Who Can Participate?

✔The program is open to Syrian journalists, editors, bloggers, social media actors, and other content creators.
✔Both experienced professionals and young media practitioners are encouraged to apply.
✔Participants must be Syrian nationals, whether residing inside the country or abroad.

How It Works

✔ Three virtual workshops (mid-October to early November 2025)
✔ One week-long, in-person training in Amman (8–15 November 2025)
✔ The training is led by renowned regional and international journalists, media researchers, and experts in countering fake news and propaganda.
✔ They provide guidance, feedback, and technical support to help participants produce their own high-quality journalistic work.

What Participants Gain

✔ Certificate of completion
✔ A small grant to research and publish journalistic contributions (text, video, podcast, or photography)
✔ A lasting professional network for exchange and mutual support
✔ Enhanced skills in verification, quality reporting, and storytelling

Key Dates & Program Format

Application deadline: 3 October 2025 (23:59 CET)

Interview period: 4 October – 7 October 2025

Online workshops: Mid-October to early November 2025

On-site training (Amman): 8 – 15 November 2025

Benefits

Certificate of Completion

Every participant receives an official certificate.

Small Production Grant

Funding to research and produce your own journalistic contributions (text, video, podcast, or photography).

Professional Network

Join a diverse community of Syrian media professionals for long-term exchange and support.

Expert Guidance

Learn from renowned regional and international journalists and media researchers.

Training Modules

The training modules cover a variety of topics, including:

✔ The Media Landscape in Syria
Explore current journalistic milieus and cultures in Syria today.

✔ Accuracy & Impartiality
Understand how to achieve factual accuracy and impartiality under challenging conditions and in crisis regions.

✔ Disinformation, Misinformation & Malinformation
Learn to identify, categorize, and counter false or manipulative information.

✔ Verification Tools & Fact-Checking
Train with digital tools and techniques for verifying sources and combating disinformation.

✔ Deepfakes & AI in Journalism
Explore both the risks of synthetic media and productive uses of AI in the newsroom.

✔ Production Lab
Hands-on support in producing print, radio, multimedia, or social media content – focusing on storytelling, quality, and verification.

Ready to Apply?

Applications are open until 3 October 2025 (23:59 CET).
Don’t miss your chance to join this unique training opportunity for Syrian journalists.