There is Light.
We are a research nonprofit that humanizes the most complex issues of our time.
Humanity In Focus.
We apply the power of social science research, narrative imagination, and the visual arts to understand and explain the most important issues of our time. Through work across Africa, Asia and the Americas, we are constantly exploring, learning and changing.
Get To Know Our Work.
We are a research nonprofit committed to advancing new knowledge on environmental and social challenges across the globe.
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Sri LankaMany Lives of War
Our second book investigates the long and complex road to reconciliation after Sri Lanka’s civil war.
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KenyaPipe Dreams
Our first book, an immersive investigation on how water scarcity impacts the rights of women and girls in Kenya.
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MoldovaPlanet Moldova
A multi-year investigation into democracy and civic engagement during a period of geopolitical transition.
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MongoliaWintering
Mongolian herders' struggle for self-preservation in the midst of environmental collapse.
Where Is The Story?
Our work reaches global audiences through leading media and publishing partners.
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Get Behind the Scenes.
Welcome to Journal, where the DAWNING team reflects, reminisces and dreams.
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We enjoy a healthy distance from social media, but you can find DAWNING on Instagram if you would like to stay in touch with what we are doing.
