Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Independent is a global news organization that delivers news, commentary, and analysis aimed at an independently-minded audience. It operates a weekly newspaper that covers a wide range of topics, including sports, business, fashion, lifestyle, real estate, entertainment, and local news. Alongside its print operations, The Independent utilizes its website and mobile apps to provide readers with current affairs and investigative reporting, ensuring comprehensive coverage of significant incidents worldwide. In addition to news articles, the publication also offers classified ads and horoscopes, catering to diverse reader interests and maintaining its position as a prominent newsbrand.

Code For Africa is a civic technology and data journalism initiative founded in 2012 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It operates CitizenLabs, which facilitate digital experimentation and transformation in newsrooms and social justice organizations. The initiative also runs digital fellowships and skills programs to enhance the capabilities of individuals and institutions in the digital space. Additionally, Code For Africa provides funding to innovative digital journalism projects through various funds, including innovateAfrica and impactAfrica. By creating tools and providing actionable information, Code For Africa empowers citizens to engage more effectively with decision-makers, promoting digital democracy and informed participation in governance.

Unigo is an online platform that assists students in navigating their college options by providing comprehensive information and resources. The site caters to 1.8 million registered users and attracts 14 million unique visitors each year, offering personalized matches with 6,500 colleges, alongside 700,000 college reviews, 3.6 million scholarships, and 90,000 internships. Additionally, Unigo provides 3.3 million study materials to support students in their academic pursuits. The company collaborates with notable media brands like The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report, licensing its extensive college data and reviews. It also partners with McGraw-Hill Education to deliver curriculum and tutoring services in high schools nationwide. Through its enrollment and market research services offered at b2e.unigo.com, Unigo reaches over 50% of college-bound students annually, serving approximately 9 million consumers. The company has earned recognition from various organizations, including the Webby Awards and the White House, for its contributions to education.