Success Stories:Real People, Real Change
Members who took what they learned and made something happen in their schools, newsrooms, and neighborhoods.
After taking the MIL course, I ran sessions in my own neighborhood. Seeing teenagers teach their parents how to check a video was the moment I knew this works.
Ran 14 sessions in 6 months
I used the verification toolkit to debunk a false story that was spreading fast. My editor published the correction the same day.
Debunked 9 viral claims
My students used to share anything they saw. Now they pause, check the source, and talk about it in class. The culture in my classroom has changed.
Reached 300+ students
Our municipality's page was sharing rumours during the floods. I showed the team how to check sources first, and now every post is verified before it goes out.
Trained a 6-person team
I started a weekly fact-check corner on our school radio. Students now send in the claims they want us to check.
20 episodes on air