Esiona Konomi is a reporter who has chronicled some of Albania's most significant political developments over the past decade, including Albania's steps toward membership in the European Union. Throughout her career, Esiona has championed transparency and accountability of those in power through a variety of initiatives with other journalists. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Identify the Lie

Esiona used techniques learned through her IVLP project to teach students how to identify fake news and misinformation. Identify the Lie reached 10 partner high schools and universities, engaging 20-30 students from each high school and 50 from each university. Through lectures, podcasts, booklets and talks with media experts, the project helped raise awareness related to fact finding and information analysis. The project's podcast is available here: Spot the Lie!

IVLP Exchange Experience

Esiona participated in the IVLP Project Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists - Media Responsibility in an Age of Disinformation, organized by the U.S. Department of State and FHI 360, in partnership with Global Minnesota, Columbia Council for Internationals, Global Ties Alabama and World Partnerships, Inc.

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually

Huntsville, AL; Washington, DC; Tampa, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Columbia, SC

"Although online and not in-person, participating in IVLP 2021 was a golden experience for me. Lectures by various American experts improved my ability to verify information, while discussions with journalists from around the world helped me develop an almost global view on fake news." - Esiona Konomi

Country: Albania

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