Building stronger societies
A world where 
people 
and institutions can work 
together 
to build just and 
fair societies.
What we do
We fund and support non-profit and for-profit organisations and advocate for policies and actions that can drive change. We prioritise delivering impact in four connected areas that underpin strong societies: Civic Empowerment, Data & Digital Rights, Financial Transparency, and Independent Media.
Our investees
Based around the world, our investees range from pioneering entrepreneurs to courageous global campaigners. Our support goes beyond the financial to include the practical services and advice our partners need to succeed.
News & insights
Blog
Stories for stronger societies
Activists can struggle to tell their stories, and artists are rarely trained activists. We want to bridge this gap, bringing forward more powerful stories that will help strengthen our societies.
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Blog
Supporting independent media in South Africa
Independent media in South Africa has been critical to unraveling what happened in the recent 'state capture' scandal and calling for those responsible to be held to account.
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Blog
Understanding and defending human rights in the digital age
Luminate believes that there is an opportunity for civil liberties organisations to help set the agenda and empower people to understand, defend, and respect rights and freedoms.
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News
It’s time for a Bill of Data Rights
“Data ownership” is a flawed way of thinking about data. It doesn't fix existing problems; it creates new ones. We need a framework giving people rights about how their data is used without requiring them to take ownership.
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