About us
We are an editorially independent journalism organization based at the UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founded in 2016, we are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism.
Our journalism and research projects are funded through donations and grants. Every donated dollar allows our small team the time to do the rigorous research, interviewing, data gathering, editing, and fact-checking needed to seek and report the truth. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.
How we do it
1) We collaborate.
The most impactful stories are the ones we tell together. That’s why we work with reporters, media outlets, scholars, students, and communities all over the globe to produce groundbreaking journalism. By following an approach we call empowerment journalism, we form long-term partnerships with communities to better understand their complexities, their perspectives, and the impact of the reporting itself. Although this approach is more complicated, we believe that a diversity of voices, expertise, creativity, and skills makes our stories better.
2) We seek solutions.
Trust in journalism is declining. Mis- and disinformation is everywhere. Traditional newsrooms are slashing jobs and cutting budgets. By being based at UBC, we are able to work closely with leading researchers on the existential issues facing journalism today. It also gives us the opportunity to experiment with our approach and conduct wide-ranging (and time-consuming) global investigations with nuance and depth.
3) We share what we know.
We produce award-winning educational resources and online training guides. We also mentor the next generation of global journalists, offering paid internships, fellowship opportunities, and support to the Global Reporting Program — a practical course at UBC that brings together graduate students from around the world to work on year-long investigations. This gives students professional experience, and the opportunity to partner and publish with major media organizations.
Featured awards
Edward R. Murrow National Award — Winner, Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Turning Points
Anthem Award — Gold, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education for a Literacy Program or Platform for the Empowerment Journalism Guide
Investigative Reporters and Editors Award — Winner, Video (Division 1) for America’s Medical Supply Crisis
Annual report
2023–2024 Year in review
Covering our equity-focused approach to global journalism and the exciting projects coming in the months ahead.
Current funders
We acknowledge with gratitude the following current funders (within the past two years) for investing in our projects. View our full list of funders. We maintain editorial independence and strive for the highest ethical standards and donor transparency. Review our policies.
The GRC is one of over 250 members of the Global Investigative Journalism Network, which supports investigative journalism around the world. Learn more about GIJN.
We are also members of the Institute for Nonprofit News Network. INN works to strengthen and support more than 425 independent news organizations. Learn more about INN.
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