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...

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In one of 2024’s most striking moments, NED partners responded with courage and innovation to ensure that independent news could still reach Venezuelans.

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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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NED's 2024 grants reflect both the impact of our partners work and our commitment to protecting those who lead it.

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NED's Duty of Care and Public Disclosure policies reflect how we safeguard our partners while upholding transparency and accountability.

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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. 

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At NED we prioritize efficiency and impact, getting resources directly to those striving for freedom and democracy on the frontlines. Learn more about NED’s Grantmaking

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Democracy is more than an ideal—it delivers tangible benefits to individuals and societies. NED empowers those championing freedom in the face of authoritarianism.

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NED is pleased to announce no audit findings, continuing a record of more than ten years of clean audits.

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From combating forced labor to exposing corruption, NED’s partners drive meaningful change that protects democratic values and enables broad-based prosperity.

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