| Andean Region and Southern Cone | Democratic Governance and Civil Society
We make grants to strengthen good governance and to foster social inclusion through participation in civil society and policymaking. We seek to promote and strengthen collaboration between the state and civil society organizations; to build effective and transparent government institutions and practices; and to strengthen the rule of law and advance social equity. |
| Brazil | Governance and Civil Society
We make grants to strengthen participation in democracy with the goal of reducing social injustice and inequality. Our support focuses on three areas: participative democracy and equity; the international capacity of organizations; and public security. |
| China | Governance and Public Policy
The foundation supports the creation of effective and accountable public-sector institutions that promote social justice, enhance human well-being and enable the participation of all citizens in public affairs. Our work has centered around two main areas: the role of the state in addressing inequality, and institutionalizing innovation and transparency in local government. |
| Eastern Africa | Governance and Civil Society
East African democracies are relatively young. Our grants in this area support citizens and organizations aiming for greater participation in democratic governance. Working with universities, government bodies, civic organizations and international institutions, we fund two areas of work to achieve this goal. The first strengthens institutions that advocate for participatory democratic governance; the second fosters leadership development and promotes equity and participation in civil society. |
| India, Nepal and Sri Lanka | Local-Global Governance
We support efforts to enhance the voice and representation of poor and marginalized communities in key institutions of governance at the local, national and regional levels, and to strengthen the capacity and commitment of the state to promote welfare, redistribution of power and security in South Asia. Our grantees also do innovative research, documentation, advocacy and training that provides solutions and helps different levels of governance to work together more effectively. |
| Indonesia | Governance and Civil Society
We work to promote direct participation of poor and marginalized groups in formal decision-making institutions. We support activities that seek to strengthen the transparency and accountability of civil society organizations in order to increase their legitimacy to demand state accountability and conduct public fundraising. |
| Mexico and Central America | Governance and Civil Society
We invest in the development of local, national and regional efforts to strengthen public, private and civil society accountability. These initiatives seek to expand access to information, promote freedom of expression, and strengthen citizen involvement in the oversight of government performance. We also address challenges to human security and democratization processes triggered by the emerging forces of organized crime, economic instability, market-driven reforms, and the de facto power of economic elites. We partner with civil society organizations, academic and governmental stakeholders and support initiatives to strengthen state action for the public good. |
| Middle East and North Africa | Governance and Civil Society
We seek to foster dialogue and debate on some of the most important policy choices facing countries in the region. By expanding the space for independent discourse, scholars and civic leaders can better articulate a vision of society at a time of rapid social and economic change. Giving voice to a broad range of thinkers in the Middle East helps to advance debates on issues of governance, trade, technology, peace and security. |
| Southern Africa | Governance and Civil Society
We seek to enhance and promote citizen participation in the public sphere to further democratic and responsive governance. Our grants seek to empower civil society organizations to effectively engage with decision-making processes; to explore innovative mechanisms to facilitate discussion and collaboration between civil society and governmental bodies; and to encourage opportunities for public debate on critical issues. |
| United States | Governance
Our work in this field supports organizations that seek to make the process of governing more transparent, accountable and responsive. Our grantees assist in the reform of political systems through work that promotes political equality and citizen participation. We make grants that seek to connect the power of good governance to the issues of international security, conflict prevention and economic development. We also support efforts to strengthen peace through multilateralism in foreign policy. And we promote the growth of democratic values and practices in a wide range of global governance bodies. |