Anti-Rumour Toolkit
Toolkit with methods to address rumors and disinformation in communities.
PURPOSE
The Anti-Rumour Toolkit provides practical methods to systematically address rumors, prejudices, and disinformation in communities and organizations. It helps understand the mechanisms behind rumors and develop effective countermeasures. The toolkit is particularly relevant in times of polarization and digital disinformation.
HOW TO USE
The toolkit offers various methods and exercises that can be used in workshops, trainings, or community work. First, widespread rumors and their impacts are identified and analyzed. Then counter-narratives and communication strategies are developed that are fact-based and empathetic. The methods can be adapted for different target groups and contexts.
WHAT IT IS
The Anti-Rumour Toolkit is a collection of methods and exercises for combating rumors and disinformation in communities. It contains analysis tools for identifying rumors, methods for developing counter-narratives, and formats for community work. The toolkit is based on experiences from intercultural work and disinformation prevention.
EXAMPLE
Example: In your neighborhood community, rumors circulate about allegedly criminal refugees in a new shelter, and the mood is turning. With the Anti-Rumour Toolkit, you systematically analyze the rumors, identify their sources, and plan concrete countermeasures like meeting cafes and fact workshops.