National Endowment for Democracy Posthumously Awards Democracy Service...
NED posthumously awarded the Democracy Service Medal to Oswaldo Payá on the anniversary of his murder by the Cuban regime thirteen years ago.
NED Appoints Charles T. Cisney as Chief Talent Officer
Key hire to drive talent strategy as part of NED’s institution-wide transformation. WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2025 – The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) announces the appointment of...
NED Welcomes the Release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 Other Political...
NED welcomes the release of Belarusian political activist and blogger Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other political prisoners.
NED’s Sharpened Execution: Advancing Agility, Cost-Effectiveness, and...
NED has implemented an institution-wide transformation to improve how we operate, how we support partners, and how we sustain our mission.
Op-ed: The world is a safer place for Americans when we lead
Damon Wilson and the George W. Bush Institute's David J. Kramer argue that promoting democratic values globally is defending Americans at home.
Op-Ed: The Dayton Accords Worked—But Democracy Needs Reinforcement, Not...
Damon Wilson reflects on thirty years of peace and democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, sustained by local leaders and grassroots organizations.
Why NED Matters: Democracy Support That Delivers
In a world where democracy is under siege, NED stands as a strategic, nonpartisan, and cost-effective pillar of American leadership.
NED Congratulates Netra News for Winning the 2025 Shorenstein Journalism...
NED partner Netra News received the 2025 Shorenstein Journalism Award for its fearless reporting and staunch defense of press freedom in Bangladesh.
Fact-Sheet: NED and the 2026 Discretionary Budget Request
NED responds to claims by the Office of Management and Budget in its Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request.
Op-ed: When Free Speech Falls in Cuba, So Does Freedom
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.
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