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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.

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Luminate Strategic Initiatives

Bots versus ballots: Europeans fear AI threat to elections and lack of...

A significant majority of citizens in France, Germany and the UK polled about the possible impact of AI and deepfake technology on elections are worried about the prospect, a YouGov poll commissioned by Luminate has found.

Welcoming Tabitha Goldstaub to Luminate's Board of Directors

"Tabitha’s expertise will be invaluable for advancing Luminate’s work on platform accountability," said Stephen King, CEO of Luminate.

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Luminate appoints Toyin Akinniyi as Vice President, Africa

Under Toyin’s leadership, Luminate will continue to support work on youth and women’s political leadership and efforts to improve democratic governance in Africa.

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Interview: "Targeted attacks on lesbian lawmakers in Brazil aim to halt...

To mark Brazil's National Lesbian Visibility Day on 29 August, we spoke with Lélia de Castro, a lesbian feminist and member of Luminate’s partner VoteLGBT.

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