Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda

This U.S. Department of State grant seeks a qualified organization to design and deliver a one‑year program that improves Panamanian journalists’ English proficiency, applied artificial‑intelligence (AI) skills, and digital media literacy. The goal is to enable journalists to access credible English‑language sources, identify AI‑generated disinformation, and produce fact‑checked reporting that counters anti‑American propaganda. The award ranges from $25,000 to $120,000 and targets individuals, higher‑education institutions, and nonprofit entities. • Design curriculum covering advanced English, AI tools, and digital media verification techniques. • Deliver instruction (in‑person, virtual, or hybrid) to a cohort of Panamanian journalists. • Provide hands‑on AI training for content analysis and fact‑checking. • Evaluate participants’ language proficiency and digital literacy improvements. • Produce a final report demonstrating impact on public discourse and resilience to disinformation.