In the midst of the global COVID-19 crisis, the National Endowment for Democracy continues the critical mission of supporting democracy and its advocates around the world.

The fellowship hosts democracy activists, scholars, and journalists for five-month fellowships, bringing fresh insights and perspectives to Washington, DC.

This new report on COVID-19 and democracy calls for urgent measures by governments and civil society.

NED paid tribute to the people of Sudan and their historic 2019 revolution by honoring three organizations working to strengthen civil society.

This report discusses how to establish democratically accountable rules and norms that harness the benefits of AI-related technologies, without infringing on fundamental rights.

We stand in solidarity with all those in Hong Kong and China who aspire to live in a free society with democratic rights, access to justice, and freedom of expression.

To mark the International Day of Democracy on September 15, global leaders and activists shared messages on social media to defend democracy—after signing an open letter, “A Call to Defend Democracy”

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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 1,600 grants to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries.