Digital Tools Support Program seeks applications [Middle East]

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Freelance journalists and media organizations across the Arab region are eligible to apply for the Digital Tools Support Program.

Arabi Facts Hub, a nonprofit organization dedicated to researching misinformation and disinformation in the Arabic online content and developing innovative solutions to detect and identify it, has announced the launch of its Digital Tools Support Program for media organizations and freelance journalists.

The program aims to provide access to the latest digital tools that improve the quality and accuracy of journalism, strengthen investigative reporting, support fact-checking and boost audience engagement.

The program offers two tracks: the first provides media organizations with access to premium digital tools to support the production of high-quality digital investigations; the second is designed for freelance journalists who can apply for access to data and resources that support their investigative reporting through the program’s tools.

The deadline for applications is April. 7.

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