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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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About the National Endowment for Democracy

The Endowment is both a keystone of President Ronald Reagan’s legacy and a rare example of bipartisan cooperation and solidarity.

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Apr 13

"Freedom and Democratic Renewal in Latin America"

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Across Latin America, democratic institutions face mounting pressure. In countries such as Venezuela, Nicaragua,...

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Jan 14

"Twenty-Second Annual Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture | Leopoldo López on Networks..."

05:45 PM - 07:00 PM

The 2025 Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture on Democracy in the World will be delivered by Leopoldo López, a...

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July 15, 2026

NED Board Visits Ukraine to Highlight Democratic Resilience 

A June NED Board delegation to Ukraine highlighted the courage of partners who continue to defend civic life, advance accountability, and strengthen democratic institutions as Russia’s war continues.

July 15, 2026

Testing the Limits: China and Russia’s Authoritarian Influence...

By Kevin Sheives, Alexander Cooley, Caroline Costello, William Nee, and Florindo Chivucute [caption id="attachment_43913" align="alignleft" width="1920"] Image derived from original by sesame/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images.[/caption] Table...

July 12, 2026

Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham

The National Endowment for Democracy mourns the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a devoted public servant and one of Congress’ most steadfast champions for freedom and democracy around the world. 

July 02, 2026

NED Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

On the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, NED celebrates the promise of freedom and stands with people around the world working to secure their fundamental rights and shape their own futures.

July 02, 2026

Damon Wilson’s Remarks to the Lithuanian Seimas Conference...

NED President and CEO Damon Wilson delivered these remarks by video at the Lithuanian Seimas conference, “Celebrating Our Shared Freedom: The 250th Anniversary of the American Independence – International Conference on Freedom in the Western...

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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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