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THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 1,900 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries.
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LATEST NEWS

June 04, 2025

Op-ed: The world is a safer place for Americans when we...

Damon Wilson and the George W. Bush Institute's David J. Kramer argue that promoting democratic values globally is defending Americans at home. 

June 03, 2025

Op-Ed: The Dayton Accords Worked—But Democracy Needs Reinforcement,...

Damon Wilson reflects on thirty years of peace and democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, sustained by local leaders and grassroots organizations.

May 15, 2025

Why NED Matters: Democracy Support That Delivers

In a world where democracy is under siege, NED stands as a strategic, nonpartisan, and cost-effective pillar of American leadership. 

May 07, 2025

NED Congratulates Netra News for Winning the 2025 Shorenstein...

NED partner Netra News received the 2025 Shorenstein Journalism Award for its fearless reporting and staunch defense of press freedom in Bangladesh.

May 02, 2025

Fact-Sheet: NED and the 2026 Discretionary Budget Request

NED responds to claims by the Office of Management and Budget in its Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request.

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Initiatives of the National Endowment for Democracy

  • WORLD MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

    A network of activists, practitioners, scholars, policy makers, and funders who work

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  • INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDIES

    The Forum strives to bridge the gap between academic research and the practice of democracy.

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  • journal of democracy

    The Journal of Democracy is the world’s leading publication on the theory and practice of democracy

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  • CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ASSISTANCE

    Raises the visibility and improves the effectiveness of media development around the world.

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