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Who we are

We are a global foundation working to ensure everyone – especially those who are underrepresented – has the information, rights, and power to influence the decisions that affect their lives.

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What we do

We enable people to fully participate in civic and political life, to safely challenge power, and to access accurate, trustworthy information. We want technology to work for, and not against, democracy.

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How we work

From funding existing organisations to collaborating with others on new solutions and undertaking our own initiatives and advocacy work, our flexible approach is designed to create the greatest impact.

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We work globally, with a regional focus in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Luminate Strategic Initiatives works to address digital threats to democracy and is primarily focused on Europe and the US. Our Global Programmes team seeks to drive transregional change and strengthen our regional activity.

We work globally, with a regional focus in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Luminate Strategic Initiatives works to address digital threats to democracy and is primarily focused on Europe and the US. Our Global Programmes team seeks to drive transregional change and strengthen our regional activity.

Africa

Asia

Latin America

Global Programmes

Luminate Strategic Initiatives

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Driving accountability, protecting democracy: Using data protection laws...

Luminate supported a landmark case against Meta brought by Tanya O’Carroll who is seeking to exercise her right under the UK GDPR to object to her personal data being used to profile her and show her targeted ads.

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Temblores: Shaking the structures of oppression in Colombia

Since 2017, our partner Temblores (Tremors, in English) has sought to decrease social inequality and injustice for marginalised groups. Last year, they achieved their greatest victory yet against police brutality.

Opinion & analysis

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What we’re paying attention to during the Brazilian elections — and...

Brazilian elections matter for Brazilians, for Latin Americans, and for the whole world. Whatever happens in the country could set precedents for the efforts to build more inclusive societies.

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Our new strategy: A future where everyone has power to shape society

Our new strategy places greater emphasis on ensuring that everyone – especially those who are underrepresented – has the information, rights, and power to influence the decisions that affect us all.

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