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THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world. Each year, NED makes more than 1,900 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries.
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LATEST NEWS

May 07, 2025

NED Congratulates Netra News for Winning the 2025 Shorenstein...

NED partner Netra News received the 2025 Shorenstein Journalism Award for its fearless reporting and staunch defense of press freedom in Bangladesh.

May 02, 2025

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.

April 29, 2025

Op-ed: When Free Speech Falls, 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.

April 25, 2025

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.

April 10, 2025

NED Impact Report: Advancing Religious Freedom and Human...

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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Initiatives of the National Endowment for Democracy

  • WORLD MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

    A network of activists, practitioners, scholars, policy makers, and funders who work

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  • INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDIES

    The Forum strives to bridge the gap between academic research and the practice of democracy.

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  • journal of democracy

    The Journal of Democracy is the world’s leading publication on the theory and practice of democracy

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  • CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ASSISTANCE

    Raises the visibility and improves the effectiveness of media development around the world.

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