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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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April 03, 2025

Infographic: NED's Proven Impact Model

At NED we prioritize efficiency and impact, getting resources directly to those striving for freedom and democracy on the frontlines. Learn more about NED's Grantmaking

March 31, 2025

Freedom’s Framework: The Case for Democracy

Democracy is more than an ideal—it delivers tangible benefits to individuals and societies. NED empowers those championing freedom in the face of authoritarianism.

March 31, 2025

NED Achieves More Than Ten Years of Consecutive Clean Audits

NED is pleased to announce no audit findings, continuing a record of more than ten years of clean audits.

March 19, 2025

NED Impact Report: Supporting Economic Freedom, Fair Competition,...

From combating forced labor to exposing corruption, NED’s partners drive meaningful change that protects democratic values and enables broad-based prosperity.

March 10, 2025

NED Welcomes State Department’s Initial Steps Towards...

NED welcomes the State Department’s action to lift restrictions and begin restoring NED’s congressionally appropriated funds and foreign assistance awards.

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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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