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 partners
Based around the world, our partners range from pioneering entrepreneurs to courageous global campaigners. Our support goes beyond the financial to include the practical services and advice they need to succeed.
News & insights
News
Luminate Supports Internews’ Rapid Response Fund to Support Local Journalism
The Internews’ Rapid Response Fund gives local media such as community radio stations and online news outlets access to emergency funding so they can continue to operate in increasingly dire economic conditions.
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Opinion
Coronavirus will decimate independent media worldwide: we will need to…
Nishant Lalwani and BBC Media Action's James Deane write in Devex why we need an International Fund for Public Interest Media now more than ever..
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Report
Enabling Media Markets to Work for Democracy
This newly released study outlines the case for, and the practical feasibility of establishing, a new International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM).
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Blog
Challenging mis-information in Nigeria
Stears is online-first, an example of a new generation of media companies that is challenging the traditional model of heavy advertising dependency and analogue newsrooms by monetising their editorial, data, and research…
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