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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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LATEST NEWS

August 01, 2024

NED Welcomes Release of Political Prisoners from Russia

NED welcomes with great joy and relief the release of 16 American, Russian, and German political prisoners held by the Russian government. 

August 01, 2024

Dignity, Hope, Freedom: Young North Korean Defectors Sign...

On July 22-23, 2024, a group of young North Korean defectors joined the National Endowment for Democracy to unveil a vision statement and call for democracy leaders worldwide to fight for the fundamental rights and freedoms of North Korean citizens.

August 01, 2024

New Report on How Authoritarians Test-drive Tactics of Oppression...

The new report from the International Forum for Democratic Studies outlines how Montenegro has become an ideal testing ground for authoritarian actors and the ways in which democratic institutions can combat authoritarian interference. 

July 27, 2024

NED Continues to Support the People of Bosnia and Herzegovina's...

NED staff traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet with grantees and discuss the country’s democratic progress and aspirations for the future.  

July 13, 2024

NED Statement on Attack Against Former President Trump

NED condemns the attack on former President Donald Trump and mourns the loss of life at a campaign rally.

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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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