Fundación Maldita.es

Fundación Maldita.es is a foundation based in Madrid, Spain working on democracy & civil society, education, science & research.

Fundación Maldita.es is a non-profit foundation based in Madrid, Spain, that works to build information integrity. It combines journalism, technology, education, research and public policy advocacy to help citizens, journalists, educators and institutions identify and respond to misinformation. Its main activities include fact-checking published through the Maldita.es media outlet, a collaborative verification platform, a network of verified experts, media literacy training and educational resources for schools and the general public, and investigations into online harms such as disinformation campaigns and platform responses. It also advises policymakers on digital regulation and runs international projects, including European initiatives on digital resilience and media literacy. The foundation states that it is audited by the IFCN and EFCSN, publishes its funding sources, and works with partners in more than 30 countries. Its verification services are free for the public.