Omidyar Network is a social change venture that reimagines critical systems, and the ideas that govern them, to build more inclusive and equitable societies—for the benefit of the many, not just the few—across the globe.
The firm supports both for-profit and non-for-profit early stage organizations "with high growth ambitions and a great vision for social impact", working within any of four interconnected dimensions: civic empowerment, data & digital rights, financial transparency and independent media. \> Forbes
In 2019 alone, the firm is expecting to deploy around $60 million worth of grants and investments across the four impact areas. (Source)
Governance and Citizen Engagement Initiative has invested 314 million dollars to support almost 240 organizations, including Change.org and Nationbuilder, in 18 countries around the world (Source) — 2018-10
Project(s): Reporters in Residence (Omidyar)
The Digital Freedom Fund supports strategic litigation on digital rights in Europe that contributes to advancing human rights in the digital context.
Includes funding from Ford, Hewlett, Luminate, MacArthur, OpenSocietyFoundation, and Chandler foundations totaling over half a billion dollars
$30 million initial investment will bridge gaps between industry, civil society, and policymakers, broadening generative AI infrastructure in service of society
With this guide, you'll have access to key information on over 2,000 grant-makers, each with the potential to give at least £50,000 per year. (£135.00)
For this first phase of our program, WhatsApp is commissioning a competitive set of awards to researchers interested in exploring issues that are related to misinformation on WhatsApp.