Luminate funds and supports non-profit and for-profit organisations and advocates 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.
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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.
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Tackling barriers to meaningful participation: Civic Empowerment at Luminate
Luminate has developed an updated framing of our Civic Empowerment work which focuses on removing barriers to meaningful participation in society by all, especially those who are marginalised and underserved.
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Pulsante: Protecting civic space in Latin America
Pulsante is launching a Call for Applications for Civic Empowerment Organizations that will award $80,000 - $120,000 and strategic support for 18 months to selected organizations.
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Unite Us: Positioned to catapult impact and change service delivery models...
To catapult its impact and respond to growing needs across the country, our portfolio company Unite Us yesterday announced they’ve raised $150 million in a Series C financing.
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Celebrating the women leaders we work with in Africa
In commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day, Luminate's Africa team would like to specially celebrate the amazing women leaders in our portfolio who have demonstrated determination, skill, and empathy in...
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