This practical training equips civil society organizations (CSOs), activists, and journalists in West Africa to identify, counter, and build resilience against online disinformation campaigns, phishing scams, and social engineering attacks—threats that are rampant in periods of elections or social mobilization. The course emphasizes hands-on cases, critical thinking, fact-checking tools, and institutional response protocols.

Target Audience

• Civil society leaders, staff, social media teams
• Human rights defenders and grassroots organizers
• Media, bloggers, and community communicators