Migrant Media Action - MMAct

28/09/2026

From community dialogue to community radio.

Following the agoras in Tamale and Savelugu, the MMAct Project continued the conversation on Fiila FM with a radio discussion on “Youth Migration Aspirations: Moving Beyond Fear to Informed Decisions.”

The programme brought together community voices, journalists, an entrepreneur and some team members of the

Key takeaways:

migration opportunities through trusted and official sources (eg. Immigration services, trusted media houses) before making decisions.

migration (with valid visa) offers safer and more secure pathways to migrants destinations than irregular migration.

development, entrepreneurship and local livelihood opportunities remain important alternatives for young people.

and the media must work together to counter misinformation and promote responsible migration narratives.

The radio discussion amplified issues raised during the agoras, ensuring community perspectives reached a wider audience through trusted local media.

IOM Ghana Ghana Immigration Service

28/09/2026

Listening to communities, shaping informed migration conversations.

As part of the Migrant Media Action #(MMAct) Project, community agoras were held in Tamale and Savelugu to create safe spaces for young people, community leaders and media practitioners to discuss migration realities and opportunities.

The discussions focused on Youth Migration Ambitions and Beyond Danger Narratives, exploring why young people may migrate the irregular way , how social media and peer influence shape migration decisions, and the importance of local opportunities alongside safe and regular migration pathways (i.e., migration with valid visa).

Participants also highlighted the role of the media in providing accurate, balanced and evidence-based migration information that supports informed decision-making.

Informed communities make informed migration decisions.

Immigration Service

09/09/2026

Learning by Doing!

During our media training on News Verification, participants broke into groups to practice real verification skills.

Through analyzing photos, verifying videos, and checking audio clips, they gained hands-on tools to identify fake news and verify information responsibly before sharing them.

01/08/2026

“How do you usually verify migration-related information in your work?”
At the start of Day 3, participants were asked.

Most responses highlighted traditional approaches such as consulting the Ghana Immigration Service, IOM, official websites, local authorities and other credible institutions.

After a full day of practical learning, participants reflected on a second question:

"What new tool or concrete step will you now add to your verification process for migration stories?"

The responses showed clear growth. Participants committed to:
✔️ Applying the two-source rule before publication
✔️ Verifying the credibility of online accounts and digital content
✔️ Cross-checking information with trusted institutions and databases

01/08/2026

Accurate migration reporting begins with verifying the facts.

On Day 3 of the Media Training, participants strengthened their verification skills by exploring:

✅ Identifying misinformation, disinformation and malinformation
✅ Applying the 5Ws and H and the two-source rule
✅ Using digital verification tools such as Google Lens, TinEye, InVID-WeVerify and Yandex Images
✅ Assessing the credibility of online sources and social media content
✅ Applying Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) to migration reporting

Through practical exercises, participants verified images, assessed online content and explored how fact-checking helps promote accurate, credible and evidence-based journalism.

25/07/2026

Day 2 of MMAct Media Reporting Workshop in Ghana Learning Highlights | Ethical Migration Reporting

Responsible migration reporting starts with ethics!!

On Day 2 of the Media Training, participants strengthened their skills in:

✅ Using accurate and respectful migration terminology such as; Irregular migrant, Returnee or Returned migrant.
✅ Protecting the dignity and privacy of migrants
✅ Applying informed consent and ethical reporting principles
✅ Producing balanced, human-centred migration stories

Through practical exercises and discussions, participants reflected on how ethical journalism can promote informed public dialogue and responsible migration reporting.

20/07/2026

We kicked off our Media Training on July 4th at the FIFA Goal Project in The Gambia.

It was great to see journalists, community members, and regional coordinators in one room, learning together.

The goal: to strengthen media capacity on migration reporting in The Gambia.
From fact-checking to ethical storytelling, we are working with journalists to add to their skills so the public gets verified, responsible information.

15/07/2026

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14/07/2026

14/07/2026

FROM PERCEPTION TO UNDERSTANDING
Participants were assessed alongside training.

Participants were asked "How would you describe your understanding of the current governance of migration in your region?"

Below were some thoughts shared by participants;
"Migration is the movement of people from one place to another, but the process is unknown to me."
"The Ghana Immigration Service leads migration control efforts, but people do not know what migration governance issues or efforts exist in their region."
"Migration is moving from one place to another, but with the current governance I know nothing about it.”

At the end of the session, they reflected again by answering:
"How would you now describe the role that migration governance should play in your reporting processes?"

Some responses;
"Migration governance should guide reporting through laws, policies, accountability, and protective journalism."
"Journalists must be mindful of their choice of words when reporting migration issues."
"It will change our perception and the way we use migration terminologies in our reporting."

Their responses showed how the training broadened their understanding of migration governance.