NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) mourns the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a devoted public servant and one of Congress’ most steadfast champions for freedom and democracy around the world. Throughout his distinguished career in public service, Senator Graham defended those resisting tyranny and advanced democratic principles while standing firm with those who r...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) celebrates the lasting promise of freedom and stands with people around the world working to secure their fundamental rights and shape their own futures. America’s founding gave powerful expression to a universal idea: that every person po...

NED President and CEO Damon Wilson delivered video remarks at the Lithuanian Seimas conference, “Celebrating Our Shared Freedom: The 250th Anniversary of the American Independence – International Conference on Freedom in the Western Hemisphere,” on June 15, 2026, in Vilnius, Lithuania. **** Dear friends, It is an honor to join you today, and to do so in a spirit of deep admir...

Washington, D.C. — The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Democracy Awards, which honor individuals and organizations from Burma, Ethiopia, Syria, Russia, and Cuba for their courage and leadership in advancing democratic freedoms in their communities. To mark America’s 250th anniversary, NED’s Board of Directors selected w...