We are inviting applications from mid-career journalists to join a new capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening media integrity and promoting factual, responsible journalism in Uganda.

Thomson Foundation will select ten journalists to take part in a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Kampala in November 2025. Participants will develop advanced skills in verification, digital fact-checking, and practical training techniques to help them share these skills within their own newsrooms and professional networks.

Those selected will become part of a national network of Fact-Checking Ambassadors, leading peer-to-peer training cycles, contributing to newsroom verification protocols, and promoting a stronger culture of accuracy and accountability across Ugandan media.

Thomson is issuing a Request for Proposal for expert consultancy to capture key insights and provide strategic guidance from its AI-learning initiatives. The work includes reviewing research on Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in Central and Eastern Europe, assessing findings from the Business Innovation Synergizer programme and designing and facilitating an online learning workshop with expert mentors and the Thomson team. The consultancy will also produce a report of learning lessons and a strategic recommendations document to inform future AI-related work.

We are updating our expert database and are particularly interested in CVs from individuals proficient in English and Arabic, with a preference for proficiency in other regional languages.