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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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September 10, 2026

The Fundamental Freedoms Today: Views from the Frontlines...

Sign Up Here to Recieve Information on Forthcoming Essays in This Series! A New Essay Collection From the Forum “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging...

September 02, 2026

NED Congratulates Bo Kyi on Ramon Magsaysay Award

NED congratulates Bo Kyi on receiving the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to human rights and democracy in Burma.

August 26, 2026

Damon Wilson’s Remarks at Beyond the Taliban: Five Years...

On August 25, 2026, Damon Wilson delivered remarks at the Endowment's “Beyond the Taliban: Five Years of Afghan Resilience and Resistance” event.

August 13, 2026

NED Launches New Interactive Grants Dashboard

NED has launched a new interactive dashboard that makes it easy to access information about its grantmaking around the world.

July 23, 2026

Free Speech Is the First Freedom

Defending free expression where it is under direct assault has been central to NED’s mission since its founding. Learn how NED supports those defending this fundamental freedom around the world.

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