Found Global Village
A capped cohort of 100 patrons underwrites the launch of Global Village. News stays free forever. No ads, no surveillance, no influence-buying.
What you're underwriting
Global Village is a place where the news belongs to the village again — community-moderated, plurally-sourced, and free for everyone to read. We don't run ads. We don't sell user data. We don't take a cut of subscription revenue. The platform's bills are paid by Founding Patrons during launch and by indefinite pledges from readers who believe in the work.
What this means
You receive: recognition on the Founders Wall (opt-in), an invitation to the annual Founders gathering, a Founders artifact mailed when the platform reaches its launch milestones, and the satisfaction of underwriting the work.
You do not receive: editorial input, feature direction, or any special influence over Global Village. Your support funds the work, not your preferences.
The Founders Wall
Patrons appear here in the order they join. Amounts are never displayed — every founder is equal.
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The Founding Patron program is now closed
The founding cohort of 100 patrons is complete. The Founders Wall above honors them. You can still support Global Village with an indefinite pledge.
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Contributions are not tax-deductible. Global Village is operated by an LLC, not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Your contribution amount is not publicly displayed. All Founding Patrons appear equally on the Founders Wall.
Refunds available within 7 days, no questions asked. After 7 days, refunds only for documented hardship or platform issues.
Founding Patrons do not receive editorial input, feature direction, or any special influence over Global Village. Your support funds the work, not your preferences.
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