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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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July 23, 2026
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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.
July 20, 2026
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Damon Wilson’s Remarks at the Citizens’ Alliance for...
NED President and CEO Damon Wilson congratulates the Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights on its 30th anniversary, recognizing its unwavering efforts to advance the rights and dignity of the North Korean people.
Initiatives of the National Endowment for Democracy
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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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