Wilson Liévano

Sep 30, 2024 | reportfortheworld.org | Wilson Liévano

Last November, the political and social life of Chile was rocked by the publication of an audio conversation between Luis Hermosilla, one of the most powerful lawyers in the country, who had served as an advisor to ministers and politicians during multiple administrations, businessman Daniel Sauer and another attorney. In the audio, the participants discuss openly and explicitly how to bribe public officials from the Internal Revenue Service and Financial Market Commission.

Sep 17, 2024 | thegroundtruthproject.org | Wilson Liévano

Teenagers in orange aprons, wrenches in hand, are doing their part to counter the inequity in transportation options for Baltimore’s residents, one bike repair at a time. In Connecticut, a nurse and educator is changing the way Black mothers receive maternal care, dismantling practices that contribute to the high number of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women and women of color.

Jun 14, 2024 | thegroundtruthproject.org | Wilson Liévano |Leticia Duarte

In 1999 Inácio França, then a reporter in Recife, traveled through the Northeast of Brazil documenting the advance of desertification in the region. The series of stories he wrote served as a curtain raiser for the United Nations’ Conference of the Parties (COP,) a forum where experts discussed the dangers of desertification and called upon governments to take action. The conference was held in Recife because the region registered alarming signs of land degradation.

Apr 19, 2024 | thegroundtruthproject.org | Wilson Liévano

PERUGIA, ITALY – There are few moments in a journalist’s career as meaningful as hearing that their story had a positive impact on readers and prompted change. But most reporters and newsrooms lack the tools to accurately measure impact and understand how an impactful story can be replicated. Clicks and views can show the reach of a story, but how can we consistently tell if, and how, we are effecting change in the community?

Apr 12, 2024 | thegroundtruthproject.org | Wilson Liévano

Report for America has created more than 600 local reporting positions with more than 300 news organizations across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. since 2017. Each is focused on a critical coverage gap within their local community, with an emphasis on impact and sustainability.