Refract — bilingual, fact-checked journalism for young people in Peru and beyond Founded 2026 · San Isidro, Lima, Peru Covering LGBTQ+ rights · Peruvian politics · US policy · Science literacy Refract — bilingual, fact-checked journalism for young people in Peru and beyond Founded 2026 · San Isidro, Lima, Peru Covering LGBTQ+ rights · Peruvian politics · US policy · Science literacy
Refract
Split the light.
Investigations Mission Impact
📊 Impact & Research

Measuring what
actually matters.

Refract was built to improve media literacy in young people. This page documents what that looks like in practice — through research, student voices, and the projects it has made possible.

Est. 2026 · San Isidro, Lima, Peru · Data updated as research progresses

By the Numbers

90%
Feel Represented
Of surveyed LGBTQ+ readers, a 65-point increase measured in Refract's second impact survey.
85.7%
Media Literacy Gain
Of respondents feel more able to identify a reliable news source after reading Refract.
78.6%
Feel Heard
Up 35.7 points from the baseline survey conducted before launch.
205+
Unique Visitors
Per Semrush, with an average visit duration of 12:28 minutes.

How We Measure Impact

METHOD 01
Audience Engagement

Tracking readership, newsletter subscribers, and social media reach across Instagram and TikTok. We measure not just views, but return visits and shares — indicators that content is genuinely useful, not just consumed once.

METHOD 02
Survey Research

Structured surveys sent to Refract's audience measuring media literacy habits, awareness of LGBTQ+ coverage in Peru, and trust in news sources. Results inform editorial decisions and are published on the Investigations page.

METHOD 03
Original Investigations

Primary source reporting, on-record interviews, and original research published in the Investigations section. Access is individually reviewed and approved — ensuring content reaches the right audience.

METHOD 04
Institutional Projects

PAS documents how Refract's research methodology — rigorous sourcing, structured investigation, transparent findings — translates from journalism into direct institutional change at the school level.