Title:
Misinformation management and local early warning to prevent conflict in South Sudan
Agreement Number:
7453624 P013427001
Agreement Value:
$1,250,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 29, 2023 - Jul 31, 2025
Description:
This project aims to improve stability, enhance social cohesion, and strengthen resilience in South Sudan. It does so through an early warning system that connects communities and enables them to verify potential misinformation and disinformation. Project activities include: (1) enhancing and scaling up an early warning system that enables subscribers to monitor, verify, and counter spreading misinformation, and communicate early warning signals; (2) expanding networks to coordinate verification and localized early warning processes; and (3) raising awareness about the problem of misinformation and disinformation and the value of early warning for preventing conflict and violence.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcome of this project includes reduced risk of intercommunal conflict and violence in the project areas through effective misinformation management and early warning of conflict during the election period.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5C 1C4
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00622
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
The Sentinel Project for Genocide Prevention
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Sentinel Project for Genocide Prevention
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35108
Program:
Peace and Stabilization Operations
Program Purpose:
The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is an integral component of the Government of Canada’s toolbox to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises abroad. It supports rapid, effective, whole-of-government coordinated responses to a wide range of challenges and serves as a valuable instrument for supporting stability in conflict-affected regions. PSOPs provides visible and concrete assistance in response to conflicts and crises abroad through targeted programming, the deployment of Canadian police officers (in partnership with Public Safety Canada and the RCMP) and civilian personnel, and direct support to the UN and multilateral peace operations, conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding efforts.