About IRE

Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting.

IRE was formed in 1975 to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources.

Mission Statement
The mission of Investigative Reporters and Editors is to foster excellence in investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society. We accomplish this by:

• Providing training, resources and a community of support to investigative journalists.
• Promoting high professional standards.
• Protecting the rights of investigative journalists.
• Ensuring the future of IRE.