In Depth
Inside the Archives: How George Soros Changed End-of-Life Care in America
The Project on Death in America ran from 1994 to 2003, with an ambitious goal: to transform the experience of dying in the U.S. Journalist Elizabeth Rubin spoke with Dr. Kathy Foley, the physician George Soros chose to lead it, to reflect on its impact.
Rebuilding Stronger
Everyday Acts of Ukrainian Resilience
As the fighting in Ukraine intensifies, communities are demonstrating their resilience: supporting veterans, empowering people with disabilities, and creating safe spaces for survivors of violence.
Harm Reduction
Every Overdose Death Is a Policy Failure
The U.S. state of Maine has seen tremendous reductions in overdose deaths, exceeding the national average. This reduction in overdose deaths is the direct result of decades of advocacy and strong policy reforms.
Inside Open Society
People-Centered Approaches to Ensure Security and Rights for All
Safe and secure communities are cornerstones for open societies and strong democracies. At Open Society, we're taking a transformative approach to build safe and secure communities that put people at the heart of the solutions to crime and violence.
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Latest Voices
Art and Activism
Reimagining January 6th
The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol left him in a cold sweat. Creating a comic book seemed like one way to reach people not obsessively following the news and spark activism to help defend a multicultural democracy.
Anti-racism in Europe
The Fight to Make Racism a Thing of the Past
After a quarter of century of combating structural racism and pushing back against the rise of hateful and intolerant far-right policies, the European Network Against Racism believes now is the time for real change.
Open Society Barometer
Can Democracy Deliver?
Natalie Samarasinghe, Open Society’s Global Director for Advocacy, discusses the findings of the 2023 Open Society Barometer, representing 5.5 billion people’s views on democracy, climate change, and more.
Food Security
This Store in Lebanon Sells Hope
According to the UN, nearly two million people in Lebanon face food insecurity. A local grocery shop is pioneering a new model of social assistance to help engage the community, feed the hungry, and make shopping more affordable and accessible for all.
Roma Rights
A New Roma-led Vision of Power
The new, independent, Roma Foundation for Europe is backed by a €100 million pledge that builds on Open Society’s over 30 years of support for Roma causes.
Yemen Peace Process
Breaking the Cycle: Towards a Victim-Centered Justice in Yemen
Advancing a just peace process in Yemen is only possible through including civil society and reflecting the demands of Yemeni victims.
Workers' Rights
How Resilience Workers Help Combat the Climate Crisis
After climate disasters hit, migrant workers play a key role in rebuilding U.S. cities. But in this multibillion-dollar industry, they face abuse and exploitation. Now, they're fighting to have their rights recognized.
Finding Hope in Diaspora
“Cry, Scream, But Be Strong”: Stories of Afghans in Exile
Afghan Voices of Hope has spent the two years since the Taliban retook control of Kabul capturing the rage, helplessness, and hope of those displaced and struggling to survive as refugees. These are their stories.
Inside Open Society
Reimagining American Democracy
Democracy is under severe strain from authoritarians and extremists. How Open Society-U.S. is working to reimagine our system of government—by empowering the people who can help the country become the vibrant multiracial democracy it can yet be.
A New Model
Open Society’s New Operating Model
President Mark Malloch-Brown on the Open Society Foundations’ new operating model.