Canada–Newsreel Asia Partnership
Newsreel Academy Expands Its Footprint Across South Asia
The High Commission of Canada in India partnered with Newsreel Asia as its executing partner to conduct capacity-building trainings for journalists in storytelling and human-centric journalism across South Asia. The first workshop was held in Hyderabad, in partnership with the University of Hyderabad, followed by a workshop in Dhaka in collaboration with the Media Resource Development Initiative (MRDI). Subsequent trainings were conducted in Nepal in partnership with Media Action Nepal, and in Bhutan in collaboration with the Bhutan Media Foundation. The upcoming workshop is scheduled to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in January 2026, followed by the concluding workshop in Chandigarh in February 2026.
Tackling Misinformation and Fake News
On April 16, 2025, Newsreel Academy, in collaboration with Agence France-Presse (AFP), conducted an online workshop titled “Tackling Misinformation and Fake News.” The workshop was led by Sophia Xu, AFP’s Digital Training Manager for Asia-Pacific, Sumit Dubey, AFP’s India Editor, and Devesh Mishra, who specializes in debunking misinformation in India. The session provided participants with hands-on insights into fact-checking methods and navigating the challenges of digital misinformation. Here’s a link to their free courses: https://digitalcourses.afp.com/