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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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About the National Endowment for Democracy

The Endowment is both a keystone of President Ronald Reagan’s legacy and a rare example of bipartisan cooperation and solidarity.

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#NEDEvents

Jan 14

"Twenty-Second Annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture | Leopoldo López on Networks..."

05:45 PM - 07:00 PM

The 2025 Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on Democracy in the World will be delivered by Leopoldo López, a...

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Sep 18

"Breaking Through: How Citizens Are Fighting Modern Authoritarian Censorship"

09:30 AM - 11:00 AM

The National Endowment for Democracy hosts a discussion on how authoritarian regimes deploy censorship and...

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LATEST NEWS

February 09, 2026

Congressional Testimony: Amb. Sam Brownback on Defending...

NED Board Member Ambassador Sam Brownback testified before one of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittees on religious freedom as one of the United States' most powerful strategic assets.

February 02, 2026

NED Receives Clean Audit for FY2025

Auditors report no findings and designate NED as a low-risk auditee.

January 23, 2026

NED Welcomes Ambassador Sam Brownback and Carrie Filipetti to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 23, 2026. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is proud to announce that the Honorable Sam Brownback and Carrie Filipetti have been elected to its Board of Directors.  Both bring deep experience in advancing...

January 05, 2026

Eddy Acevedo Joins National Endowment for Democracy as Vice...

Eddy Acevedo Joins National Endowment for Democracy as Vice President for Policy and Government Relations.

December 23, 2025

Standing With Those Who Choose Freedom

Looking ahead to 2026, NED President and CEO Damon Wilson reflects on the resilience of democracy advocates worldwide and how NED is adapting to stand with those who continue to choose freedom under pressure.

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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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