Google News Initiative offers grants to counter misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine [Worldwide]

News organizations that seek to fact-check misinformation about the COVID-19 immunization process can apply for funding.

The Google News Initiative has launched the COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund.

This US$3,000,000 fund is available for projects that demonstrate a clear potential to provide effective corrective tools and content to counterbalance COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. 

Selected projects will receive up to US$1,000.000. Priority will be given to collaborative, interdisciplinary projects. 

The deadline is Jan. 31.

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International Women’s Film Festival seeks entries on women's rights and gender problems [Worldwide]

Women filmmakers from around the world can submit short documentary, fiction and animated films to this festival.

The International Women’s Film Festival "KIN" ("woman" in Armenian), organized by the Legal Gender Cultural Foundation LIZA, will take place Nov. 9 to 13 in Yerevan, Armenia.

The festival is looking for films that address issues related to women’s rights and gender problems.

There are two award categories: best film and special prize.

Competitive films must have been produced in last two years and include English subtitles.


The deadline is April 1.

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Center for Digital Journalism offers online course on strategic communication [Latin America]

Journalists interested in communication, journalism, social media management, content production and editing can register for this online training.

The Center for Digital Journalism at the University of Guadalajara offers a course on strategic communication that will take place between Feb. 21 and July 5.

Participants will acquire theoretical and practical skills that will allow them to plan and execute professional communication strategies using digital platforms.

The program is divided into five modules: uses of the communication area, tools for communication, profile and role of the spokesperson, reactive communication and proactive communication. 

The total cost of the course is MXN12,896 (US$643), which can be paid in installments. Discounts are available.

The deadline to register is Feb. 7.

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Medor offers grants for development, inclusion reporting [Belgium]

Journalists from underrepresented groups can apply for this reporting grant.

Médor, a Belgium-based investigative magazine, will award the 2021 Journalism Grant to a journalist or group of journalists as part of a project that aims to better reflect society as a whole both in the newsroom as well as in its articles.

The winner will receive EUR2,000 and support from the editorial staff to produce a story. This amount will be added to the payment provided for the article.

Only authors who have never published in Médor are eligible.

The deadline is Jan. 30.

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IPPAWARDS launches iPhone competition for photographers [Worldwide]


Photographers worldwide can enter a contest to win Apple product prizes.

The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) is an annual competition recognizing iPhone photography.

Top three photographers typically receive an upcoming Apple product and runners-up from each of the 18 categories will be awarded with gold bars. The work of the first, second and third place winners in each category will be publicized on IPPAWARDS online gallery.

All images must be taken with an iPhone or iPad. The photos should not be altered in Photoshop or any desktop image processing program, but the use of iPhone apps is allowed.

Entry fees range from US$5.50 for one photo to US$55.50 for 20 photos.

The deadline is March 31.

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