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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 2,000 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 100 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

Dec 07

"Resisting Sharp Power: Strengthening the Fabric of Open Societies"

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Ahead of the Summit for Democracy, and as part of the Global Democracy Coalition Forum, researchers and civil...

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Dec 07

"Safeguarding Democracy in West Africa: Transforming Peaceful Protests into Platforms..."

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Youth activists from Nigeria, Togo and Guinea will share their thoughts on the frustrations driving protests...

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November 30, 2021

NED Grantee Mobilizes Gambian Youth in Historic Elections

NED grantee Gambia Participates is working to educate voters and make sure youth voices are heard in the Gambia's presidential election.

November 17, 2021

Announcing the 11th Global Assembly of the World Movement...

The World Movement for Democracy will hold its 11th Global Assembly in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 24-27, 2022.

November 12, 2021

Digital Directions: November 12, 2021

Insights on the evolving relationships among digital technologies, information integrity, and democracy from the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National...

November 02, 2021

Pandemic Ploys: November 2, 2021

Pandemic Ploys is a curated newsletter from the International Forum on authoritarian manipulation and democratic responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 29, 2021

Fighting for Human Rights and Transparency in Central America:...

The National Endowment for Democracy hosted a panel discussion with representatives of the four Central American organizations honored with the 2021 Democracy Award.

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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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