| Dear Reader,
In the last month, we published two back-to-back investigations that could not have been more different — yet together they show the breadth of hidden stories that must be brought to light.
The Coin Laundry revealed how major crypto companies moved hundreds of millions of dollars tied to money launderers, scammers, and organized crime — with global consequences.
The Damascus Dossier, based on one of the largest document leaks ever to emerge from Syria's intelligence services, exposed how thousands of people were systematically imprisoned, tortured, and killed under Bashar Assad's rule.
These investigations shook public awareness in different ways. One uncovered how opaque financial systems enable wrongdoing on a global scale. The other forced the world to confront evidence of state violence that many tried to deny or bury. Both sparked conversations, demanded accountability, and reminded people that the truth still has power.
This is where change begins. It starts with awareness, followed by questions, pressure, reform — and the courage to keep digging when it would be easier to look away.
We are grateful to play this role, and grateful for your trust and support. Every day, we work to earn it.
Work like this cannot wait. Investigations of this magnitude require secure technology, experienced editors, and the resources to act quickly when critical evidence surfaces. If you value rigorous, independent journalism, I'm asking you to support ICIJ today. Your contribution now ensures we can take on the next urgent investigation the moment it arises. | 
