211CHECK is a fact-checking and information verification platform that works on countering misinformation and disinformation in South Sudan.

211CHECK is managed and run by DEFYHATENOW South Sudan, an NGO registered in South Sudan with a registration number 2285.

DEFYHATE NOW works on creating frameworks for enhancing trust between stakeholders in Africa through mobilizing civic action against all forms of hate speech, misinformation, human rights violations, and incitement to violence. The organization is considered one of the leading entities that work on providing data-driven solutions to the problem of hate speech, fake news, and misinformation in Africa, working at the nexus of technology, peacebuilding, and human rights. #defyhatenow’s team of researchers, designers, data analysts, and programmers have a wide range of experiences and are currently leading flagship projects in Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, and Kenya. More info here