Worldcrunch is committed to the expansion of a free and responsible press around the world, contributing to the widest possible exchange of information, ideas and stories across geographical and linguistic boundaries. We believe that: Every story, no matter how seemingly small or locally focused, no matter in what language it is told or where it originated, can have relevance and resonance anywhere in the world. Excellent journalism is being produced every day in scores of places, languages, formats and a variety of approaches to the craft. Finding the best, most relevant stories and making it accessible to the widest audience possible, regardless of its original language, can improve global journalistic output and help foster a better society and international understanding.