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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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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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Feb 22

"Shielding Democracy: Civil Society Adaptations to Kremlin Disinformation about..."

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Feb 07

"Smart Cities and Democratic Vulnerabilities: Digital Risks Amid Global Backsliding"

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March 21, 2023

World Movement for Democracy Welcomes 2023 Hurford Youth...

The World Movement for Democracy at NED is excited to welcome the 2023 class of Hurford Youth Fellows from Paraguay, Turkey, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka.

March 16, 2023

Forum Focus: March 2023

Monthly news from the National Endowment for Democracy‘s International Forum for Democratic Studies on global challenges facing democracy around the world.

March 16, 2023

New Report | Investing in Facts: How the Business Community...

The private sector has a critical role to play in supporting a healthy information space, according to a new CIMA report.

March 13, 2023

Ukrainian Partner Receives the Sakharov Freedom Award

The National Endowment for Democracy congratulates Ukrainian human rights organization Truth Hounds for receiving the Sakharov Freedom Award.

March 08, 2023

NED Grantee Honored with 2023 International Women of Courage...

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) congratulates Bakhytzhan Toregozhina, leader of Ar Rukh Khak, for receiving the International Women of Courage Award.

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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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