Dear Friend,

When we publish an investigative report, that's not the end of the story—in fact, it's just the beginning.

Our blog series The Sentry Sidebar provides an inside look at the innovative tools, investigative methods, and behind-the-scenes work that drive our impact.

In our latest entry, “An Ever-Watchful Sentry: From Exposure Toward Impact,” we reveal the often-overlooked work that takes place after The Sentry publishes an investigative report—how we track reactions, support prosecutions, pursue sanctions, and keep the heat on corrupt actors long after a report launches. 

When they're exposed, powerful illicit networks don’t simply disappear, and neither does our commitment. Behind the scenes, we work relentlessly with governments, financial institutions, civil society, and media to turn our findings into real-world action. 

From the long road to accountability in The Taking of South Sudan to the ongoing government investigation tied to Cultivating Atrocities and the sanctions that followed Overt Affairs, our follow-up work continues with purpose, even if it’s often out of the spotlight.

In a world where dirty money is always on the move, sustained attention is the key to ensuring our work makes a lasting impact.