NED is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Democracy Awards, which honor individuals and organizations from Burma, Ethiopia, Syria, Russia, and Cuba for their courage and leadership in advancing democratic freedoms in their...

The National Endowment for Democracy welcomes John “JT” Tomaszewski as the new Senior Director for Africa.

Damon Wilson delivers the commencement address for the University of Maryland School of Public Policy on May 21, 2026, reflecting on democratic renewal, public service, and the responsibility each generation inherits to defend liberty and strengthen...

Testifying before Members of Congress, Damon Wilson reaffirmed NED’s founding mission—rooted in President Reagan’s Westminster vision—to strengthen the institutions of democracy worldwide and advance America’s long-term interests through...

NED’s Cuba programming helps citizens access reliable information, document abuses, demand accountability, and expose the systems that sustain authoritarian rule.