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We gave up our privacy to fight COVID-19, can we get it back?
People You May Know, an FT Film written by James Graham on the challenges presented by big data and algorithms, was released in collaboration with Sonia Friedman Productions and supported by Luminate.
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PTCIJ receives $200,000 grant from Luminate to bolster investigative journalism
PTCIJ has pioneered several transformative initiatives, such as UDEME, an online platform that provides information on budget implementation and procurement practices in Nigeria.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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