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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 27, 2021

Crisis in Afghanistan

Despite obvious setbacks and challenges ahead, the Endowment remains committed to our Afghan partners, and we are doing all we can to assist them at this perilous and consequential moment.

August 24, 2021

Zambia’s Election Brings Hope for its Democratic Future

Several NED partners worked to combat the government’s repressive tactics, inform voters, and get out the vote in Zambia's elections.

August 24, 2021

International Forum for Democratic Studies August 2021 Newsletter

This edition of the Forum's quarterly newsletter highlights recent research and publications, a new issue of the Journal of Democracy, and more.

August 12, 2021

NED Grantees Support Youth Civil Society Organizations in...

NED supports organizations that give Moroccan youth a voice, encourage youth participation in decision-making, and strengthen accountability.

August 11, 2021

Ahead of Local Elections in Georgia, NED Grantees Empower...

The local elections in October 2021 pose opportunities for youth to gain greater representation.

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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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