Luminate – Luminate

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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Latin America

Global Programmes

Luminate Strategic Initiatives

Juana Kweitel joins Luminate as Vice President, Global Programmes

Juana Kweitel has joined the foundation as Vice President, Global Programmes and will lead the team working on transregional initiatives to enable people to fully participate in civic and political life, to safely challenge...

Opinion & analysis

January 8th riots in Brazil: it’s time to build a democracy that works...

Despite the January 8 riots, which were fueled by online mis- and disinformation, there are bright spots to celebrate in Brazil, such as the appointment of diverse, representative leaders like Anielle Franco and Sonia Guajajara.

Opinion & analysis

narrative-change

Shifting power through narrative change

Narrative change and storytelling can be powerful tools in creating just, inclusive societies. Our narrative change work focuses on public discourse, culture, and storytelling.

Luminate welcomes Maria Ressa acquittal

Luminate welcomes the decision by the Philippines’ Court of Tax Appeals to acquit Maria Ressa of four politically motivated tax charges.

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