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Velocidad: Accelerating independent media in Latin America
We're proud to announce the launch of Velocidad, a first-of-its-kind Latin American independent media accelerator which will be led by ICFJ and SembraMedia and provide over $1.5M in resources to media outlets in the region.
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Statement on the Online Harms White Paper
The Online Harms White Paper is more than a wake-up call for internet companies to do a better job of stopping illegal activity on their platforms; the UK government recognises that harmful content is tied to the problems...
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'Hate spreads much faster than love'
Amidst the current challenges to democracy, Stephen King reflects on the 2019 Global Philanthropy Forum and reasons for optimism.
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Does increased ‘participation’ equal a new-found enthusiasm for democracy?
While we see enhanced participation as crucial to just and fair societies, it alone will not be the silver bullet that saves democracy. Is this trend a cause for hope or concern?
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Recasting modes of engagement on governance amongst Kenya's youth
Well Told Story's research findings add to the body of knowledge on youth in Kenya and will help them to develop the next phase of their governance work with a focus on building youth agency and confidence in all aspects...
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A Day of Unreasonable Conversation: power through storytelling
We believe that cultural change is a key to creating positive social change, and Hollywood has a significant role to play in building stronger societies with us.
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Lifting the lid on economic crimes
Open Secrets works to expose private sector economic crimes and to build accountability for those responsible through investigative research, advocacy, and litigation.
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From Civic Tech to Civic Empowerment: Luminate’s strategic shift
Luminate's Stacy Donohue reflects on 10 years of investing in civic tech and shares what we've learned, shifts in our operating context, and why we're broadening our focus to civic empowerment.
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Statement on report from The House of Lords Select Committee on Communications
There is an emerging consensus in government, a rarity these days, that protecting the public from harm in the digital age requires new rules of the road for the technology industry.
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Code For America on track to serve millions with human-centered government...
Code for America believes that government should work for the people, by the people, in the digital age, all under the banner of delivery-driven government.
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Difficult conversations to build a shared vision for South Africa
We look forward to another season of the Big Debate stimulating difficult, uncomfortable, nuanced, and absolutely critical conversations about how to build a more just, fair, and inclusive South Africa.
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Building a fairer data society in Latin America
More than ever, it’s critical that we stand by the courageous people working to protect digital rights and strengthen communities.
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