NED welcomes the release of Belarusian political activist and blogger Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other political prisoners.
NED has implemented an institution-wide transformation to improve how we operate, how we support partners, and how we sustain our mission.
Damon Wilson and the George W. Bush Institute's David J. Kramer argue that promoting democratic values globally is defending Americans at home.
Damon Wilson reflects on thirty years of peace and democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, sustained by local leaders and grassroots organizations.
In a world where democracy is under siege, NED stands as a strategic, nonpartisan, and cost-effective pillar of American leadership.
NED partner Netra News received the 2025 Shorenstein Journalism Award for its fearless reporting and staunch defense of press freedom in Bangladesh.
NED responds to claims by the Office of Management and Budget in its Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request.
With free speech under siege in Cuba, restoring U.S. support for independent voices is vital, write Damon Wilson and former Senator Mel Martinez in the Miami Herald.
NED's Duty of Care and Public Disclosure policies reflect how we safeguard our partners while upholding transparency and accountability.
NED partners defend freedom of religion, conscience, and thought, and work to ensure that all people—regardless of belief—can fully participate in civic life.