NED Announces Recipients of the 2026 Democracy Awards
NED is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Democracy Awards, which honor individuals and organizations from Russia, Cuba, Syria, Ethiopia, and Burma for their courage and leadership in advancing...
John Tomaszewski Joins the National Endowment for Democracy as Senior Director...
The National Endowment for Democracy welcomes John “JT” Tomaszewski as the new Senior Director for Africa.
Damon Wilson Delivers Commencement Address at the University of Maryland...
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...
The National Endowment for Democracy: America’s Foundation for Freedom...
Testifying before Members of Congress, Damon Wilson reaffirmed NED’s founding mission—rooted in President Reagan’s Westminster vision—to strengthen the institutions of democracy worldwide and advance...
Impact Report: Supporting Fundamental Freedoms in Cuba
NED’s Cuba programming helps citizens access reliable information, document abuses, demand accountability, and expose the systems that sustain authoritarian rule.
Op-ed: Reagan’s playbook still works in a dangerous world
In The Washington Examiner, NED Chairman Peter Roskam and Board Member Mel Martinez explain how President Reagan’s vision — strengthening civic institutions to counter authoritarian regimes —...
Op-ed: How Democracy Promotion Supports Critical Mineral Resilience
In The National Interest, Damon Wilson, explains how NED partners help create conditions for resilient supply chains that strengthen the U.S. economy.
Protecting At-Risk Democracy Activists: NED’s Approach
Supporting democracy means more than funding courageous work—it means protecting the people behind it. This primer outlines why NED carefully manages grantee disclosure, how authoritarian regimes retaliate...
Freedom Is a Strategic Investment: Damon Wilson Testifies Before Congress
Testifying before Members of Congress, Damon Wilson reaffirmed NED’s founding mission—rooted in President Reagan’s Westminster vision—to strengthen the institutions of democracy worldwide and advance...
Marking Two Solemn Anniversaries in Cuba’s Struggle for Freedom
NED commemorates two anniversaries highlighting the brutality of Cuba’s dictatorship and the courage of those advancing freedom and democratic reform.
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