what we do
The Open Society Foundations give grants to a diverse array of groups and who work in different ways to promote democratic practice, human rights, equity, and justice. We support this work at both national and global levels through advocacy in our own name, as well as through impact investing and legal action.
Where We Work
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Democratic Practice
Around the world, Open Society works to promote free and open debate that holds those in power accountable for their actions.
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Equity in Governance
Open Society supports efforts to counter national and global imbalances of power that perpetuate injustice and fuel division and conflict.
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Future Worlds
Amid rapid economic, demographic, and technological changes, and amid the climate emergency, Open Society supports the imagining of our common future, and the search for solutions to human problems that are firmly grounded in equity and justice.
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Rights and Dignity
We work with local and global groups, with individuals, and with governments, to support a comprehensive vision of human rights that protects individual freedoms and fairness, while advancing the dignity and well-being of all people.