Nov 6, 2025 · NED joins more than two dozen organizations in issuing a joint statement on the International Day of Political Prisoners, calling for the release of those unjustly detained for …

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is an independent, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world.

Each year, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups abroad who are working to advance …

Following Rep. Fascell’s service as acting chair, former Assistant Secretary of State John Richardson became the first chairman. Carl Gershman became NED’s founding president. …

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The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is located in Washington, DC at: 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 378-9700…

NED helps strengthen the bond between indigenous democratic movements abroad and the people of the United States – a bond based on a common commitment to representative …

A: As a non-governmental organization, NED plays a critical, complementary role to official U.S. Government efforts to promote democracy abroad. First, NED’s NGO status allows it to work …

This page includes information on NED’s senior staff, including Vice Presidents and Directors. For questions, see NED’s contact page, use our main telephone…

NED maintains a long-term, flexible approach that takes advantage of any realistic opportunity to advance democratic ideals, defend human rights, and encourage the development of civil …