"This dis- and misinformation fact-checking toolkit was developed by Africa Check for young journalism students and members of NGOs and CSOs with a focus on youth-led organisations. It aims to equip members of the youth with the knowledge and practical tips to stop the spread of false information. This toolkit [...] provides an easily understandable overview of fact-checking with a focus on health information." (About this toolkit)
The importance of accurate Reporting in the digital age, 2
The sharing of information traffic light, 7
Fact-checking news, 9
Fact-checking political statements and information, 11
Fact-checking information on social media, 13
Tips for sharing (or not sharing) posts on social media, 17
Fact-checking information on closed social media networks, 18
What's crap on WhatsApp, 21
The five-step fact-checking process, 22
Verification tools for images and videos, 27