Impact Stories supported by Journalismfund

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.

Impact: Establishing Regular Meetings Between Mining Company Representatives and Local People

2024-08-02

MOKHOTLONG – The investigation into the mining activities of Letseng Diamond Mine, a subsidiary of Lesotho-based GEM-Diamonds, led to the company's local offices establishing regular meetings with the local community representatives.

Human Rights Organisations Call on Cabinet: Stop Adoptions Immediately

2024-06-27

THE HAGUE - A group of children's rights and advocacy organisations is calling on outgoing minister Weerwind (Legal Protection, D66) to also stop ongoing adoption procedures with immediate effect. They are doing this in response to reports by Investico and TV programme Zembla. According to the group, it is "completely irresponsible" to finalise the ongoing procedures.

Two JFE-supported Investigations Receive European Press Prize 2024

2024-06-07

PRAGUE – Two of the investigations supported by Journalismfund Europe — via Environmental Investigative Journalism grant and European Cross-Border grant — are among this year's winners of the European Press Prize, the most important journalism award in Europe.

Impact: Stricter Belgian Fuel Export Standards Being Enforced After Investigation

2024-05-23

BRUSSELS – Following the cross-border investigation by Apache, De Groene Amsterdammer (Research Collective Spit) and The Continent which was published in January this year, stricter export standards for fuel export are due to be enforced in Belgium.

Forever Pollution Project: Further Impact

2024-01-26

EUROPE – Last year, in February 2023, 18 European newsrooms published a large investigation on 'forever chemicals', revealing that more than 17,000 sites all over Europe have already been contaminated by the PFAS. This project was followed by expert discussions, legal action, and has now widely been used for scientific purposes, too.

American Multinational Closing PFAS lines in Belgium

3M And Chemours PFAS Facilities Stopped After Investigation

2024-01-12

ZWIJNDRECHT / DORDRECHT – The abrupt closure of 3M's PFAS production line and the temporary shutdown of Chemours follow the groundbreaking investigation by Apache and Follow the Money supported by Journalismfund Europe.