We work to bolster the resilience of independent media, strengthen access to the law and promote responsible business practices.
Our approach
We leverage our unique combination of media and legal expertise, together with data intelligence, to inform, connect, and empower professionals and civil society to strengthen free, fair and informed societies. We deliver our work through capacity-building programmes, legal support, events, research, news and data-driven products.
Our research
July 2026
Threats to media freedom in South Africa
Even in democracies with robust legal frameworks, media freedom and civic space are being subtly – but systematically – eroded. Our latest report shows how.

Our annual event
4-5 Nov, 2026
Trust Conference
Trust Conference is our flagship annual forum dedicated to tackling critical and intersecting global issues.
This year, we will explore practical responses to the unprecedented strain on the institutions, information systems and watchdogs that sustain democracy.

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