Journalismfund's goal in supporting cross-border investigative journalism is to inform the public about the many challenges we face and the possible ways to address them. At the same time we hope that through the projects we support, those in power are held accountable and that communities are well-informed and can have their voices heard. It is not always easy to determine whether and how a news story leads to real, lasting change. But we see evidence that they do and that independent, in-depth reporting can make a difference. This page lists some of the impacts we have documented. More on what we think about impact.

Petition to Include Endangered Butterfly in CITES List After Investigation

2025-06-19

SKOPJE – A proposal to include a critically endangered butterfly in the highest level of international trade protection is being prepared for consideration at the upcoming CITES conference of parties in Samarkand, following revelations of continued illegal trafficking despite national safeguards.

Paraguay Environment Ministry Issues Official Note After Investigation

Paraguay Environment Ministry Issues Official Note After Investigation

2025-06-11

ASUNCIÓN – Following an environmental investigation, the Paraguayan Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES) issued an official response.

Brands without Visa

Lithuanian Civil Servant Dismissed After Investigation

2025-06-03

VILNIUS – An investigation by Brands Without Visas revealed the involvement of Lithuanian companies in the export of luxury goods to Russia. Among them was "Mėlynšilis", a company owned by an employee of an institution under the remit of the Ministry of Social Security and Labour.

Mayor in Bosnia Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Threats to Journalists

2025-06-03

BANJA LUKA – Bosnia's Wood Barons investigation into illegal logging in that Balkan country has led to a legal case concerning press freedom and official accountability.

Interactive Workshop Organised for Anticorruption Practitioners

2025-04-28

WASHINGTON — Journalismfund Europe facilitated a session on investigative journalism at the Partnerships for Anticorruption Global Forum 2025, organised by the World Bank.

Mediavivant

Grantees Live on Stage at Mediavivant Event

2025-03-05

PARIS - Journalists Taina Tervonen and Fabien Perrier, who received grants from Journalismfund Europe's European Cross-border Grants programme, will present their investigative project, Criminal Captains, on stage at Mediavivant.