Frequently Asked Questions

Journalists Bettie K. Johnson-Mbayo and Hannah Nawai Geterminah founded TSM in 2020. It has a Board of Directors made up of five members, all professionals linked to Law, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, and Technology. It also has an Advisory Board with national and international researchers, journalists, and communicators.

No. TSM is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit organization aiming to improve public debate to strengthen the democratic system.

TSM ensures sustainability through diversified funding, including individual donors, business support, media collaborations, workshops, and international cooperation.

No. TSM does not receive money from Liberian authorities, in order to maintain editorial independence.

TSM has a diverse team and a rigorous editorial process where every fact-check is reviewed by at least three people.

TSM prioritizes fact-checking based on the reach and significance of statements in public discourse, and misinformation that can impact people's lives or health.

TSM undergoes an annual external evaluation by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and maintains transparency regarding its team and methodology.

TSM follows an Update and Correction Policy, ensuring errors are reviewed within 48 hours and corrected with transparency.