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.
Syria: Building a Democratic Future After Assad
In Syria, as around the world in 2024, NED grantees are proving that even in the darkest corners of repression, democratic resilience can take root—and lead.
Bangladesh: Independent Journalism Driving Democratic Reform
Amid a defining moment for Bangladesh, NED grantees were courageous independent voices helping to inform the public and protect democratic space.
Game-Changing Grants in 2024
From breaking information blockades to catalyzing global action, NED grantees helped change the course of events in repressive and transitional contexts alike.
NED 2024 Donors
Presenting Sponsors ($200,000+) Eileen Donahoe The Hurford Foundation Democracy Leaders ($25,000-$50,000) Judy & Peter Blum Kovler Foundation Marie-Louise Caravatti Nicole and Amir Dan Rubin Democracy Defenders...
Venezuela: Courageous Leadership Amid Crackdown
In one of 2024’s most striking moments, NED partners responded with courage and innovation to ensure that independent news could still reach Venezuelans.
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.
2024 Grants Listings
NED's 2024 grants reflect both the impact of our partners work and our commitment to protecting those who lead it.
NED’s Duty of Care and Public Disclosure Policies
NED's Duty of Care and Public Disclosure policies reflect how we safeguard our partners while upholding transparency and accountability.
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