named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
40-Hour Workweek Campaign in Chile
Supports legislative efforts in Chile to reduce the standard workweek from 45 to 40 hours to improve worker well-being and economic conditions.
Avaaz 5 Legislative Principles
Framework for disinformation regulation including algorithm transparency, fake account bans, and civil liability, developed with input from academics and lawmakers.
Correct the Record
Advocacy initiative proposing that tech platforms partner with fact-checkers to correct users exposed to false or misleading content.
Disinformation Hub
Investigates and publishes reports on disinformation trends across social media platforms, particularly Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp, with a focus on public health, elections, and climate change.
Survivors of Tech Harm
Platform for individuals harmed by online disinformation and hate speech to share personal testimonies and advocate for accountability.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducts research on online disinformation and health/climate misinformationIdentifies and documents the scale and impact of online misinformation, including health-related content with an estimated 3.8 billion views and climate misinformation reaching 25 million views on Facebook. Commissions studies showing that correcting exposure to false content reduces belief in disinformation by 50%.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Supports member-led mobilizations and collective action initiativesFacilitates and supports local and international campaigns initiated by its members, enabling grassroots efforts to create social change across countries. These member-led actions have resulted in documented victories and measurable political and social impacts globally.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Runs global advocacy campaigns to achieve social and political changeOrganizes and executes time-sensitive advocacy campaigns that mobilize public participation through petitions, member messages, and advertising; achieves tangible outcomes such as legislative support (e.g., Chile’s 40-hour workweek) and removal of disinformation networks ahead of EU elections. Campaigns are prioritized based on annual all-member polls and weekly surveys of 10,000 randomly selected members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$26.10M
Contributions & grants$25.78M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$346K1%
Other revenue$-28K
expenses
Total expenses$24.04M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$6.47M
Grants paid out$3.48M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.99M
Cash$25.98M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.77M
Net assets$25.23M
Liquid reserves13.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 16
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW WANDER | CEO | 40 | $235K |
| NELL GREENBERG | ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $231K |
| BENJAMIN MARGETTS | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $208K |
| SOFIA LATIF | ACTING COO/SECRETARY | 40 | $196K |
| NATHAN MILLER | CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR | 40 | $168K |
| BIETA ANDEMARIAM | LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $163K |
| MOHAMED MOHAMED | SENIOR SECURITY ENGINEER | 40 | $142K |
| ANTONIA STAATS | SENIOR DIRECTOR (CAMPAIGNS) | 40 | $139K |
| AUGUSTINE GUERREIRA | SENIOR DIRECTOR (CAMPAIGNS) | 40 | $139K |
| GAYLE KAREN YOUNG | OMBUDSPERSON | 2 | $31K |
| VAN LY | DIRECTOR, CO-CHAIR | 3 | $18K |
| JEYA WILSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $16K |
| MARY FITZGERALD | TRUSTEE | 2 | $15K |
| MILENA EMILOVA BERRY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $15K |
| NAJAT VALLAUD-BELKACEM | DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/2024) | 2 | $2K |
| HESTER MWIKALI NZIOKA | DIRECTOR (THRU 02/2024) | 2 | $1K |
board members · 1
- PETER FREEDMAN — DIRECTOR, CO-CHAIR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Diputada Camila Vallejo D. Partner — Collaborates with elected officials to advance legislative campaigns such as the 40-hour workweek initiative in Chile.
- leading experts Partner — Collaborated with external experts to conduct research on the effectiveness of correcting disinformation.
- nos membres Network — Members initiate and lead local and international campaigns supported by Avaaz
- partners Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations and experts to develop campaign strategies.
- secure.avaaz.org Network — Platform used for hosting privacy policy and member communications.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Investigative Accountability for Tech Platforms 9 orgsmethodology: investigative accountabilityBy using investigative reporting to expose disinformation at scale, Avaaz holds tech companies accountable in the absence of transparency, because evidence-based exposure enables public and regulatory pressure.shared approach: Transparency as Leverage →
- Collective Action Mobilizationmethodology: collective_actionBy mobilizing individuals globally through coordinated public campaigns, Avaaz produces social and environmental change because collective action amplifies individual voices to influence decision-makers at scale.
- Member-Driven Agenda Settingmethodology: member-driven_agenda_settingBy identifying and proposing actions based on member concerns rather than top-down directives, Avaaz ensures higher engagement and legitimacy in campaigns because it reflects authentic public demand.
- Structural Reform Through Legislative Advocacy Frameworksmethodology: legislative advocacy frameworkBy advocating for regulatory frameworks grounded in specific principles (e.g., algorithmic transparency, fake account bans), Avaaz drives systemic change because structural reforms create durable accountability.
- Targeted Advocacy at Tipping Pointsmethodology: tipping-point_moment_targetingBy focusing advocacy efforts on critical moments when public pressure can sway decisions, Avaaz increases the likelihood of policy change because timing maximizes the impact of collective action.