DW Akademie Asia

17/01/2026

Why is Media and Information Literacy (MIL) important for you? That’s the question DW Akademie Asia asked all participants of a MIL conference in late 2025. It virtually brought together MIL stakeholders from Central Asia and Southeast Asia. We welcomed participants from Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
The conference participants represented very different cultures. Each of them worked in country-specific political systems and educational contexts and had developed their own approach to MIL. But there were common issues, challenges, and success stories that were relevant for everyone. It was these topics and issues of common interest we discussed and presented during our online networking conference.
Kyaw Myo Thura Htun is a freelance journalist from Myanmar. We had to shorten his statement to make it fit into our template. This is his full quote, "MIL is an essential skill for becoming an informed and responsible audience in today’s powerful and complex media landscape. The content presented in media can often contain biased perspectives, misinformation, or hidden commercial intentions, so it is crucial for readers to be able to critically evaluate accuracy, purpose, and intent. Blindly accepting media messages without analysis can influence one’s social and political views and contribute to the spread of false information. Therefore, having the ability to question, interpret, and assess media content is increasingly important for audiences in this modern age."

15/01/2026

It's ( ) and today we are going back just one month. On December 13, 2025, our partner Myanmar Health Support MHS conducted The second Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Student Exchange Workshop at the Khwe Kabaung Learning Center. The workshop was student led with a representative from Khwe Kabaung delivering the opening and welcoming remarks.
During the exchange, students engaged in in-depth discussions on the growing challenges posed by online fraud cyberbullying and the spread of fake news and misinformation.
Particular attention was given to the current situation in Myanmar where online scams and digital fraud have increasingly affected communities highlighting the urgent need for media and information literacy.
In addition students independently developed and presented detailed plans for activities they intend to implement in the coming academic years demonstrating strong leadership critical thinking and collaborative skills.
Great work! Congratulations 🎓
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14/01/2026

Late last year, over 70 MIL stakeholders from Cambodia and abroad met in Phnom Penh for the annual MIL Kh network conference. The meeting brought together representatives from government and civil society, content creators, journalists, educators, and learners. At this year's conference, the focal topic was how to include marginalized groups, such as ethnic minorities, rural youths from far-away provinces, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. The meeting offered MIL organizations, Mil educators, and the education ministry an opportunity to showcase their recent MIL activities and approaches.

Dam Sreineang is a Cambodian MIL Multiplier. In this video, she reflects on how to reach indigineous youths in remote provinces.

13/01/2026

Strengthening Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is particularly important for marginalized communities. Yeng Sopheng is with Cambodia's Khmer Youth Association. He explains why identifying and supporting multipliers is key to reaching those most vulnerable to disinformation.

12/01/2026

How does a victim of cyberbullying feel? and how can we put an end to cyberbullying together? Check out this video, which the participants of the MIL Club at the Myanmar Health Support MHS created.

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10/01/2026

Can you tell the difference between AI-generated videos and real videos? You can test your skills in this game.
Here are some helpful hints how can you tell if an image is AI generated.
Close examination of intricate details such as reflections, shadows, and textures can reveal inconsistencies or anomalies that are not typically found in natural images.
AI-generated images often struggle with complex patterns or the nuanced interplay of light and shadow.
The presence of artifacts or distortions, especially in areas where different elements intersect or in backgrounds, can be indicative of AI generation.
Finally, analyzing the symmetry and proportions of objects and figures in the image can help.

Test your ability to distinguish between AI-generated videos and real videos. Sharpen your skills in this visual test and see how you stack up against others!

08/01/2026

It's ( ) and today we are going back almost 20 years. In October of 2006, DW Akademie Asia and Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VoV) conducted a workshop on Online Journalism in Phu Ly, Vietnam. The participants included journalists, reporters, trainers, and lecturers of VoV's College of Broadcasting and Television No. 1.

07/01/2026

Late last year, over 70 MIL stakeholders from Cambodia and abroad met in Phnom Penh for the annual MIL Kh network conference. The meeting brought together representatives from government and civil society, content creators, journalists, educators, and learners. At this year's conference, the focal topic was how to include marginalized groups, such as ethnic minorities, rural youths from far-away provinces, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. The meeting offered MIL organizations, MIL educators, and the education ministry an opportunity to showcase their recent Mil activities and approaches.
Bank Vath is a Program & Media Associate Lead at Impact Hub Phnom Penh, and a freelance Media & Information Trainer. In this video, he reflects on some of the challenges of MIL in Cambodia.

05/01/2026

Late last year, our partner Joy House Center successfully trained exiled youths from Myanmar in Media and Information Literacy (MIL). DW Akademie supported this four-day workshop in Mae Sot. We would like to congratulate the graduates nd the dedicated MIL trainers. You can be proud of what you've achieved. Great work! 🤩
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03/01/2026

Why is Media and Information Literacy (MIL) important for you? That’s the question DW Akademie Asia asked all participants of a MIL conference earlier this year. It virtually brought together MIL stakeholders from Central Asia and Southeast Asia. We welcomed participants from Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
The conference participants represented very different cultures. Each of them worked in country-specific political systems and educational contexts and had developed their own approach to MIL. But there were common issues, challenges, and success stories that were relevant for everyone. It was these topics and issues of common interest we discussed and presented during our online networking conference.

01/01/2026

It's ( ), and today we're going back to the year 2012. In September of that year, 15 professionals from all over got together in , for a workshop on . They introduced themselves in this . The workshop was a cooperation between DW Akademie and the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD). Are you in this video? Do you know what the are doing today and where they are? We hope everyone is doing well and we'd love to hear from you.
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31/12/2025

Earlier this year, over 70 MIL stakeholders from Cambodia and abroad met in Phnom Penh for the annual MIL Kh network conference. The meeting brought together representatives from government and civil society, content creators, journalists, educators, and learners. At this year's conference, the focal topic was how to include marginalized groups, such as ethnic minorities, rural youths from far-away provinces, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. The meeting offered MIL organizations, Mil educators, and the education ministry an opportunity to showcase their recent MIL activities and approaches.

Ith Channa is Vice Chief Office with the Department of Digital Transformation at the Cambodian Ministry of Education Youth and Sport . In this video, she reflects on the use of technology to detect disinformation and deepfakes.