Goa

The Keep It Real workshop offered a dynamic platform for media students, educators, and professionals to engage with the pressing challenges of misinformation, fake news, and digital safety. Through interactive sessions and hands-on learning modules, participants explored the complexities of today’s fast-moving information ecosystem—while reaffirming the essential balance between freedom of expression and factual integrity.

Participants were introduced to key tools and concepts including:

• Fact-checking techniques and verification platforms
• Data journalism and ethical reporting practices
• Real-world insights into the risks and responsibilities faced by journalists today

The workshop fostered critical thinking, encouraged media accountability, and emphasized the need for shared responsibility in countering misinformation and harmful narratives online.

By bringing together voices from India, Nepal, and Bhutan, the program addressed regional dynamics and challenges, while showcasing the importance of collaboration between academic institutions, media outlets, and civil society. Peer-to-peer learning and practical exercises enabled participants to walk away with not just awareness, but real-world strategies to apply in their reporting, teaching, and advocacy.

Keep It Real reinforces the idea that responsible media starts with informed individuals. In an era shaped by digital speed and viral content, the workshop served as a vital step toward building a more informed, resilient, and truthful media landscape—one that strengthens public trust and protects democratic discourse.