On the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, NED celebrates the promise of freedom and stands with people around the world working to secure their fundamental rights and shape their own futures.

NED President and CEO Damon Wilson delivered these remarks by video at the Lithuanian Seimas conference, “Celebrating Our Shared Freedom: The 250th Anniversary of the American Independence – International Conference on Freedom in the Western...

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...