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Centre the Facts
Change the Story
In an era defined by rapid information flows, rising misinformation, and shifting media landscapes, the need for accurate, ethical, and evidence-based journalism is more urgent than ever. This institution was founded with a clear purpose: to strengthen democratic values by promoting critical thinking, media literacy, and the responsible use of information across diverse communities.
OBC is a media training and research initiative committed to advancing fact-based public discourse. Our focus areas include fact-checking, data journalism, verification tools, and storytelling rooted in public interest. Our workshops and training programs are designed not only for journalists and media professionals, but also for grassroots collectives, community leaders, students, and concerned citizens who wish to better understand and engage with the media ecosystem
Change Through Collective Strength
We don’t believe in top-down training. We co-create experiences with local communities, ensuring relevance, inclusivity, and transformation that sticks.
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Our workshops are hands-on, conducted both in English and regional languages, and rooted in real issues faced by local communities from panchayat wards to underserved cities. Here’s what we offer
Fact Checking and Verification
Combat misinformation and disinformation.
Verifying sources, reverse image search, fake news detection, field tools.
Protect public discourse and community trust.
Data Journalism
Tell powerful stories using evidence.
Data sourcing, visual storytelling, spreadsheets, ethics.
Empower local voices through credible, data-backed narratives
Mental Health
Normalise mental wellness conversations.
Stress management, destigmatisation, support channels.
Promote mental resilience and care within communities.
Digital Marketing
Build your online brand or business.
Content creation, platform algorithms, audience growth.
Turn passion into livelihood with digital skills.
Digital Safety
Stay secure in a connected world.
Online scams, password protection, secure communication, safeguarding digital footprints.
Build confidence and safety in digital interaction.
Climate Reporting
Report the climate emergency with clarity.
Science basics, grassroots impact, solution-based reporting.
Drive climate awareness and action in local ecosystems.
Community Resilience
Strengthen neighbourhood-level networks.
Disaster preparedness, local coordination, emergency
Forge stronger, self-reliant communities.
Legal Awareness
Empower citizens with legal knowledge.
Fundamental rights, gender justice, navigating legal aid.
Enable informed civic participation and justice-seeking
Artifical Intelligence
Understand and apply AI tools in daily life.
Machine learning basics, ethical use, realworld examples.
Make AI accessible for everyday use and community innovation.
Senior Citizens’ Digital Inclusion
Bridge the digital divide for the elderly.
Using smartphones safely, online payments, spotting scams, introducing convenient Apps, WhatsApp/YouTube literacy.
Help seniors connect confidently, access services, and protect themselves online.
Gender-Sensitive Reporting
Report gendered experiences with care and dignity.
Using Language, framing, representation across gender identities including LGBTQIA+ communities.
Support inclusive, accurate and empowering storytelling in public discourse.