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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

Feb 13

"Data-Centric Authoritarianism: How China’s Development of Frontier Technologies..."

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

The International Forum hosted a launch event for the new report, Data-Centric Authoritarianism: How China’s...

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Dec 11

"Twenty-First Annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture: Serhii Plokhii on “David..."

05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

The 2024 Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on Democracy in the World was delivered by Serhii Plokhii, the Mykhailo...

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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.

April 29, 2025

Op-ed: When Free Speech Falls, So Does Freedom

With free speech under siege in Cuba, restoring U.S. support for independent voices is vital, write Damon Wilson and former Senator Mel Martinez in the Miami Herald.

April 25, 2025

NED’s Duty of Care and Public Disclosure Policies

NED's Duty of Care and Public Disclosure policies reflect how we safeguard our partners while upholding transparency and accountability.

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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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