GhanaFact
FactSpace West Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating misinformation through fact-checking, media literacy, and digital tools, promoting truth and accountability across West Africa.
Website: https://ghanafact.com/
Country: Ghana
Last evaluation: 2025
Website audience(s):
Educators, Healthcare professionals, General public, Media, Policy Makers
Description of the website
The website of GhanaFact is a member of the WHO-led project Vaccine Safety Net (VSN).
GhanaFact is a fact-checking website operated by FactSpace West Africa that verifies claims and combats misinformation, especially on public interest issues. Visitors can find accurate, easy-to-understand information on health topics, including vaccine safety. The site provides fact-checked articles that address vaccine-related misinformation, explain scientific findings, and clarify common myths. The content is presented in formats such as news-style articles, fact-check summaries, infographics, and occasionally videos, all aimed at improving public understanding. The platform is accessible and suitable for the general public, journalists, and health communicators seeking reliable, non-partisan vaccine safety information.
Website’s sponsorship policy
GhanaFact, operated by FactSpace West Africa, is a non-profit fact-checking organization committed to transparency in its funding. It ensures that no single funding source exceeds 35% of its total budget, safeguarding editorial independence. The organization maintains a strict policy against accepting funds from politicians, political parties, or political sources. Initially launched in 2019 without external funding, GhanaFact received its first support from the Shuttleworth Foundation. As a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network’s Code of Principles, GhanaFact upholds transparency and non-partisanship in its operations.
Detailed information about its funding can be found at: https://ghanafact.com/funding/?utm_source
Website’s content or editorial policy
GhanaFact adheres to a strict editorial policy focused on accuracy, non-partisanship, and transparency. All content is guided by the International Fact-Checking Network’s (IFCN) Code of Principles. Claims are selected based on relevance, potential impact, and public interest. Fact-checks are evidence-based, sourced from credible institutions, and undergo thorough editorial review before publication. GhanaFact does not promote any political agenda and is committed to correcting errors transparently. The team also discloses sources and methodologies used in each article.
More information can be found at: https://ghanafact.com/principles/
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