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Towards a new era of public interest journalism
Now is a critical moment for public interest media to find its rightful place in global cooperation, as a global public good. A new multilateral fund can help countries to forge a shared global agenda on media support, ushering...
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ICIJ: Cross-border investigative journalism - a remarkable agent of change
Luminate is pleased to announce a $1.5 million grant, over three years, to support ICIJ’s growth and independence.
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PTCIJ: Deepening democracy in Nigeria through investigative and data journalism
We believe in the power of investigative journalism outlets like Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) to fight mis- and disinformation.
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Hostwriter: Empowering the trailblazers telling untold stories through...
Collaborative journalism has enabled journalists to tackle large complex stories that cross borders and impact multiple communities. In investigative journalism, collaborative and cross border journalism has become a mainstay...
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Announcing Potencia, Luminate’s Partner Support Program in Latin America
In November 2020, Luminate launched Potencia, an organisational strengthening program, designed to increase the capacity of our Latin America portfolio. During the first year of the program, we aim to provide our partners...
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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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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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Strengthening audit for the benefit of stakeholders, the environment, and...
Audits are a vital contributor to the trust and confidence that underpins a modern, resilient economy, but they continue to fail us. We hope to support a clearer understanding globally of why audit matters, more resolute...
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The Markup: Data-driven journalism holding big tech to account
The Markup team pursues deeply data-driven investigations that serve the public, demonstrating how technology impacts our daily lives and particularly our privacy.
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OCCRP: Using investigative journalism and big data in the fight against...
By developing and equipping a global network of investigative journalists and publishing their stories, OCCRP exposes crime and corruption so the public can hold power to account.
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International Fund for Public Interest Media: The next decisive steps forward
After over two years of consultation and development the International Fund for Public Interest Media has built critical momentum and this week passes two key milestones in its evolution.
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Rhize: Coaching for effective social action
Rhize’s training programmes equip grassroots organisers with the skills to more effectively build movements that give voice to people who have been traditionally excluded from participating in governance processes.
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Webinar: Deplatforming Trump - Implications for Latin America
Luminate's Gabriela Hadid moderated a webinar hosted by The Inter-American Dialogue on deplatforming and the implications for Latin America.
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