Global Investigative Journalism Network

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GIJC25

Deadline Extended: Send Us Your Panel and Workshop Ideas for GIJC25!

by GIJN Staff • October 15, 2024

In the spirit of creating the best conference for investigative journalists, GIJC25 is now looking for great ideas for its sessions. Send us your proposals!

A page from the new Open Source Munitions Portal (OSMP) filtered for spent munitions in Ukraine. Image: Screenshot, OSMP

Databases Reporting Tools & Tips

New Open Source Tools and Tips to Investigate Bombing of Civilians

by Rowan Philp • October 14, 2024

An innovative new database, the Open Source Munitions Portal (OSMP), identifies and shows remnants of explosive devices in conflict zones.

Tipsheet Reporting Tools & Tips

Tipsheet for Reporters: How to Get the Best from OCCRP’s Aleph

by Jan Strozyk • October 9, 2024

In investigative journalism, connecting data points is often key to uncovering the truth. Aleph helps reporters search, organize, and analyze data, to better trace hidden connections.

Fundraising Sustainability

6 Things Journalism Funders Want Grant Applicants to Know

by Alexa van Sickle • October 8, 2024

At the 2024 iMEdD International Journalism Forum, journalism funders and funding seekers discussed how to demystify the process of fundraising.

Washington Post on hidden envrionmental costs of AI chatbots

Data Journalism Top 10

Tracking Hurricane Helene’s Devastation, Conflict Escalation in the Middle East, and the High Energy Costs of AI Chatbots

by Ana Beatriz Assam • October 4, 2024

Also featured: the 51 men on trial for a case of shocking sexual violence in France, the wildfires raging in the Arctic, and gaming out a winning campaign for the US presidency.

Land deed from April 1, 1865, at the end of the Civil War, granting ex-slave Richard Brown the right to take possession of and occupy 40 acres of land, situated in St. Andrews Parish, South Carolina. Image: US National Archives, Freedmen's Bureau

Methodology Research

How We Uncovered the True Story of 40 Acres and a Mule

by Alexia Fernández Campbell, Mother Jones • October 2, 2024

Behind-the-scenes of an investigation into a program that gave formerly enslaved people in the US land titles after the Civil War — and then revoked them.

News & Analysis Reporting Tools & Tips

How Journalism Groups in Africa Are Building AI Tools to Aid Investigations and Fact-Checking

by Abdulwaheed Sofiullahi • October 1, 2024

These organizations are developing AI tools and resources that can be used to tackle misinformation, improve data reporting, and help with the storytelling process.