The Spark
A weekly look at stories changing the world for the better
Change for the better from across the world
Shadow companies can hide all kinds of wrongdoing – until they're exposed
Or: how to build an online community in a global pandemic
De Beers changed its policies as soon as a journalist sounded the alarm
Special Edition: Here’s how I got MPs on side to speak out on silenced stories
Malala Yousafzai’s activism harnessed the power of the world’s media
Gas and oil deals can be fiendishly complex, which leaves room for corruption
How a Vietnamese refugee became the eyes of her community
He uncovered a monster – but had to fight to make it public
You can never guarantee change, but that's no reason not to try
Reporting that holds powerful people accountable can help stop us destroying the planet
Even when there's obvious wrongdoing, proof is key
