About The ClarityDesk
The ClarityDesk integrates fact-checking, solutions journalism, and data journalism under the management of the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS), a registered national nongovernmental organisation (NNGO).
Mission
Vision
Problem Statement
In South Sudan, misinformation spreads rapidly, especially on social media, leading to confusion, polarisation, and distrust. While issues like poverty, corruption, and conflict are frequently reported, there is little focus on solutions or success stories that can drive positive change. There is a lack of accessible, reliable data to inform the public and policymakers on important national issues, making it hard to make informed decisions.
Project Objectives
- Regularly track and evaluate news stories, social media claims, and public statements for accuracy.
- Develop educational programs to raise awareness about misinformation and promote critical thinking skills.
- Create a user-friendly platform where individuals can easily access fact-checked information and engage with the organisation.
- Expand citizens’ skills to participate in the fact-checking process, encouraging them to spot, investigate misinformation and seek clarification on claims.
- Create a digital outlet for solutions journalism and data-driven reporting to present complex information in accessible formats, enhancing public understanding of critical issues.
Our Services
At The ClarityDesk, we encourage readers to submit claims for fact-checking through our social media handles (https://linktr.ee/theclaritydesk) or email hi@claritydesk.org, ensuring they provide relevant details about the claim. We focus on verifying public statements, statistical data, and misleading social media claims, while we do not fact-check personal opinions, speculative statements, rumors, or issues beyond our expertise. After submission, users will receive acknowledgement and updates on the outcome of their claims within 72 hours, fostering community engagement and transparency in our fact-checking process.
Projects
1. Electoral Fact-Checking Initiative South Sudan (EFISS)
- The project aims to strengthen the integrity of electoral information by training young journalists, students, and the general public in fact-checking and media literacy. Through a digital platform, training programmes, and fellowships, it promotes the production of reliable content, combats disinformation, and supports the creation of fact-checking networks and school media clubs, thereby contributing to a better-informed electorate and a transparent, inclusive democratic process.
- At the same time, the project seeks to increase media and information literacy among young people and the general public by carrying out awareness-raising activities through radio broadcasts and sponsored Facebook advertisements, in order to strengthen critical thinking and resilience to manipulation.
Target Groups
2. Secondary school and university students aged 18 to 35
Project duration:
Expected Results
- 48 electoral fact-checking pieces produced
- 10 young journalists trained in fact-checking through targeted fellowships
- Media literacy improved for 100 students
- A network of at least 100 active fact-checkers has been established to combat disinformation
- 1 redesigned ClarityDesk website with enhanced design and complementary mobile applications
2. Social Listening and Media Monitoring
- Through a dedicated WhatsApp group and form, we flag suspicious content
Whether you want to submit a claim or pitch a story
The ClarityDesk’s parent organisation, Excellence Foundation for South Sudan, is a national nonprofit that works through grassroots initiatives to support literacy, leadership, and community engagement, especially among youth and marginalised groups, to foster inclusive, high-quality lives through education, well-being, and opportunity
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