Penplusbytes, with support from the Government of Norway, is set to officially launch the Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition (GADC) Project on 22nd April 2026 at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan ICT Centre (GI-KACE) in Accra.
As part of the Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition Project launch, Discovery Teen Magazine and Foundation is organising a one-day youth seminar under the theme “Fake News, Real Consequences: Empowering Young Minds to Combat Misinformation and Stay Safe Online.” The seminar aims to equip about 400 young people in Accra, drawn from the Junior High, Senior High Schools, and Tertiary Institutions, with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the digital space safely and responsibly. Through interactive sessions, participants will learn how to identify and counter misinformation, develop critical thinking skills to assess online content, and practice responsible digital behavior. The seminar also addresses the emotional and social impacts of misinformation, fostering resilience and informed decision-making among young people.
The Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition Project is a three-year, nationally coordinated initiative designed to reduce the spread and societal impact of disinformation through collaborative action, localized research, and AI-powered innovation. Recognizing that disinformation thrives in information voids and exploits linguistic and cultural vulnerabilities, the project brings together media organisations, civil society, technology innovators, and community leaders to build a resilient, evidence-based information ecosystem grounded in verified facts and local knowledge. The Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition Project is anchored on three core pillars: advancing research and evidence on disinformation and language use in Ghana; developing a multilingual, AI-driven fact-checking infrastructure to improve verification across local languages; and strengthening community capacity by empowering youth and local media as trusted sources of accurate information.
Delighted to mark the launch of the Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition Project, Ingrid Skjølaas, Deputy Ambassador of Norway to Ghana, said, “Disinformation is nothing new. What is new is the speed, scale, and intensity with which it spreads. We have partnered with Penplusbytes because we know their solid work and we believe in the need to engage and join forces. Information must be a force to strengthen and build our societies, not threaten them and undermine democratic values”.
According to Jerry Sam, Executive Director of Penplusbytes, the Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition Project aligns strongly with the organisation’s mission to strengthen good governance in Africa through digital technologies. He noted that the project is especially timely, as it plays a critical role in promoting information integrity in an era where misinformation and disinformation are increasingly prevalent.
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For press enquiries and how to join the Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition, please contact:
Esther Ahulu – Project Lead
Email: esther.ahulu@penplusbytes.org