Thomson Foundation Fact-Checking Ambassadors Program for Mid-Career Ugandan Journalists 2025

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About Thomson Foundation Fact-Checking Ambassadors Program for Mid-Career Ugandan Journalists

Thomson Foundation is inviting applications from mid-career journalists to join a new capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening media integrity and promoting factual, responsible journalism in Uganda.

Thomson Foundation will select ten journalists to take part in a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Kampala in November 2025. Participants will develop advanced skills in verification, digital fact-checking, and practical training techniques to help them share these skills within their own newsrooms and professional networks.

• Sponsor Organisation: Thomson Foundation

Benefits of Thomson Foundation Fact-Checking Ambassadors Program for Mid-Career Ugandan Journalists

Professional Development

• Advanced Training: Gain expert-level skills in fact-checking, verification, and training techniques.

• Trainer Certification: Become a certified Fact-Checking Ambassador equipped to lead peer-to-peer workshops.

Knowledge & Tools

• Digital Literacy: Learn to use cutting-edge verification tools like open-source intelligence platforms and social media monitoring.

• Combat Misinformation: Deepen your understanding of misinformation challenges and how to address them effectively.

Leadership & Influence

• Mentorship Role: Lead training initiatives within your newsroom or media community.

• National Impact: Help build a diverse, country-wide network of media professionals committed to accuracy and accountability.

Editorial Excellence

• Improve Standards: Contribute to stronger editorial protocols and newsroom verification processes.

• Media Integrity: Promote responsible journalism and information integrity across Uganda.

Networking & Support

• Thomson Foundation Backing: Receive ongoing support from an internationally respected media organization.

• Collaborative Community: Connect with other mid-career journalists and media leaders across Uganda.

Thomson Foundation Fact-Checking Ambassadors Program for Mid-Career Ugandan Journalists Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Be mid-career journalists with at least five years of professional experience in journalism or a related media field.
• Demonstrate experience or strong interest in fact-checking, investigative reporting, or verification processes.
• Show a good understanding of the challenges related to misinformation and disinformation in the media environment. 
• Have the capacity and motivation to lead training or mentoring initiatives within their newsroom or professional community.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to promote accuracy and accountability in reporting.
• Represent diverse regions of Uganda to ensure national reach and diversity in the Fact-Checking Ambassadors Network.
• Be familiar with or willing to learn digital tools and platforms for fact-checking and verification (e.g. open-source intelligence tools, social media monitoring).
• Confirm their availability to attend the full training workshop in Kampala in November 2025.

Application Date and Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:

• A CV (maximum two pages). 
• A cover letter outlining their motivation for applying, relevant experience, and how they plan to apply the training in their professional context.

Applications should be submitted by 31st October 2025 to [email protected] with the subject line (mandatory): Application – Fact-Checking Ambassadors ToT.

Application Deadline

31 October, 2025

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