Successful initiatives of the one-off fund to build resilience to disinformation (Phase 1)
InternetNZ partnered with The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to administer a one-off fund to build resilience against disinformation domestically.
We had a lot of high-quality interest in this fund, which illustrates the need to support those working in this challenging space.
We’re aware that some people who work in this space receive harmful and hurtful content online. To ensure the wellbeing and safety of our funding recipients, we will not be naming specific grantees by name or organisation. This is also in line with the approach taken for the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Fund (PCVEF).
We’re delighted to share the initiatives that have been awarded funding for phase 1:
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Project name |
Project description | Grant amount |
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Combatting disinformation that impacts ethnic, multicultural, and interfaith communities in New Zealand |
Creation of custom disinformation lessons for seniors in minority communities on how to identify misinformation and disinformation. |
$50,000 |
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Information-focused approach to disinformation education |
The running of classes, courses and workshops working to develop understanding around information sharing online and build community resilience to disinformation. |
$100,000 |
|
Kōrero Māminga |
The creation of rohe-specific knowledge baskets for three iwi/hapū around forms of disinformation that impact their communities. And the development of public resources explaining key Māori concepts often misused in disinformation. |
$100,000 |
|
Te Tapu o Te Wānanga: Rangatiratanga and Quality Information Systems |
Developing resources and running a series of wānanga for a remote rural community through a digital and information literacy lens. |
$100,000 |
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Responsive Mana Wāhine Wānanga Series |
The running of a series of misinformation and disinformation online wānanga for and by wāhine Māori. Discussing topical forms of disinformation. |
$75,000 |
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Support for individuals to build resilience |
Towards providing reactive and custom support to individuals who are targeted by disinformation actors. |
$100,000 |
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Empowering Workplace Allies Against Anti-Trans Disinformation |
The development of resources and training programs for the public and not-for-profits regarding disinformation relating to trans people. |
$50,000 |
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Building Communications Resilience in Communities |
For the development of workshops for NGOs providing targeted communication and social media training to equip staff with skills to manage disinformation. |
$75,000 |
Applications for this fund are being assessed in two phases. Phase 1 is complete and the successful projects are displayed above. Applications for Phase 2 of the fund are currently being reviewed and the initiatives will be announced in early 2024.