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OCCRP's Sullivan Advocates for Donor Privacy Amid Funding Victory

4/25/2025

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Drew Sullivan, co-founder of OCCRP, proposed legal methods to protect donor identities at the International Journalism Festival.
OCCRP secured a lawsuit victory, reinstating essential USAID funding for its global operations.
Sullivan urged potential donors to embrace the risks of supporting investigative journalism.
He highlighted the importance of safeguarding donor confidentiality amid increasing threats.
OCCRP operates in over 50 countries, confronting challenges from diverse state and non-state actors.

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Drew Sullivan, co-founder of OCCRP, proposed legal methods to protect donor identities at the International Journalism Festival.
OCCRP secured a lawsuit victory, reinstating essential USAID funding for its global operations.
Sullivan urged potential donors to embrace the risks of supporting investigative journalism.
He highlighted the importance of safeguarding donor confidentiality amid increasing threats.
OCCRP operates in over 50 countries, confronting challenges from diverse state and non-state actors.