When you invest in ARTICLE 19, you are investing in a freer, fairer future for all.
In the spirit of transparency, accountability, and integrity – three of our deeply held values – here is how we raise and spend our funds.
Who funds us?
ARTICLE 19 is funded by a mixture of governments, private foundations, and multi-governmental institutions.
We are particularly grateful to our long-term donors, whose consistent support enables us to deliver sustainable impact.
Our donors (2023–24)
Addessium Foundation
Danish International Development Agency
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
DuckDuckGo
European Commission
European Partnership for Democracy
Ford Foundation
Free Press Unlimited
Fritt Ord
Fund for Global Human Rights
Global Affairs Canada
Hewlett Foundation
Luminate Foundation
McArthur Foundation
National Endowment for Democracy
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Open Governance Partnership
Open Society Foundations
Open Technology Fund
Omidyar Foundation
Stichting Hivos
Swedish Art Council
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
UNESCO
US Agency for International Development
US Department of State
How do we spend our money?
Every penny we spend goes towards defending expression for all.
Why should you trust us with your donation?
We are transparent and accountable
Here at ARTICLE 19, we hold ourselves to the same high standards that we set for others – and we take our due diligence seriously.
ARTICLE 19 is registered as a charity in the UK (registration no. 327421) and as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (registration no. 02097222).
This requires us to submit our audited accounts to The Charity Commission (which registers and regulates charities in England and Wales) and Companies House (which ensures UK companies comply with financial regulation) every year.
We are independently vetted
ARTICLE 19 is also registered with Candid, Global Giving, and Charity Navigator, which assess, vet, and rate non-profit organisations.
This requires ARTICLE 19 to conduct detailed reporting of our operations and strategic progress every year.
We make a real impact
Our vital work has released journalists from prison, enshrined free expression in national laws and constitutions, embedded human rights into the heart of internet infrastructure – and much, much more.
In 2024 alone, our advocacy advanced the right to know for over 175 million people.
Don’t just take it from us!
Here’s what our funders say about us…
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