DMF Hosts Digital Investigation Training for Journalists

The Digital Media Foundation (DMF) successfully organized a two-day residential training program on digital investigation, bringing together journalists from various news organizations across Kathmandu. Held on May 16–17, 2025, the training engaged 20 mid-career journalists in an intensive learning experience focused on advanced digital investigative techniques and skills.

Key areas of the training included social media investigation, satellite and sensor-based data analysis, fact-checking strategies, and digital forensics. These sessions were guided by a structured training module developed by experienced trainers and journalism educators.

Trainers Umesh Shrestha, Lekhanath Neupane, and Prabesh Subedi led the sessions using pre-designed methodologies. “It was great to follow a well-structured module that enabled us to deliver content systematically, ensuring both quality and timeliness” said lead trainer Umesh Shrestha.

Participants engaged in hands-on exercises such as collaborative story pitching and real-world investigative simulations. “I’m thankful to the organizers and trainers for this valuable learning opportunity” said DB Khadka, editor of SwasthaKhabar.com. “There are very few opportunities for journalists to enhance their technical skills, and I hope to see more initiatives like this.”

The training was conducted in collaboration with the Journalists Society for Parliamentary Affairs (JSPA) Nepal, with funding support from the European Union and technical support from International Alert.

Speaking at the certificate distribution ceremony, DMF President Prabesh Subedi announced that the training module, developed under this grant initiative, will be made publicly available. “We aim to extend the benefits of this module to many more journalists not only in Nepal but across the world,” he said.