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Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations was established in 1979 by George Soros to help countries make the transition from communism.
The mission of the foundation is to work to build vibrant and tolerant society whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of the people. They seek to strengthen the rule of law, to shape public policies, to implement innitiatives, and to build alliances across borders and continents.
Working in various parts of the worl, the foundation places high priority on protecting and improving lives of people in marginalized communities.
Web Address
www.soros.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @opensociety
Facebook - www.facebook.com/OpenSocietyFoundations
The mission of the foundation is to work to build vibrant and tolerant society whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of the people. They seek to strengthen the rule of law, to shape public policies, to implement innitiatives, and to build alliances across borders and continents.
Working in various parts of the worl, the foundation places high priority on protecting and improving lives of people in marginalized communities.
Web Address
www.soros.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @opensociety
Facebook - www.facebook.com/OpenSocietyFoundations
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Open Society Reaffirms Its Commitment to Human Rights
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Open Society Reaffirms Its Commitment to Human Rights.Open Society made several multiyear commitments in 2024 to support a broad range of critical human rights actors at all levels.The Foundations...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Open Society Reaffirms Its Commitment to Human Rights.Open Society made several multiyear commitments in 2024 to support a broad range of critical human rights actors at all levels.The Foundations...more
Soros' Open Society Foundations say they remain focused on human rights - ABC News
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Open Society Reaffirms Its Commitment to Human Rights.Open Society made several multiyear commitments in 2024 to support a broad range of critical human rights actors at all levels.The Foundations...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Open Society Reaffirms Its Commitment to Human Rights.Open Society made several multiyear commitments in 2024 to support a broad range of critical human rights actors at all levels.The Foundations...more
OCCRP is US State Department's 'journalist' baby - The Sunday Guardian Live
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Open Society Reaffirms Its Commitment to Human Rights.Open Society made several multiyear commitments in 2024 to support a broad range of critical human rights actors at all levels.The Foundations...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Open Society Reaffirms Its Commitment to Human Rights.Open Society made several multiyear commitments in 2024 to support a broad range of critical human rights actors at all levels.The Foundations...more
United States Philanthropy Funds Market by Application
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The "United States Philanthropy Funds Market " is expected to reach a valuation of USD xx.x billion in 2023, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of xx.X percent from 2024 to 2031.The...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations
The "United States Philanthropy Funds Market " is expected to reach a valuation of USD xx.x billion in 2023, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of xx.X percent from 2024 to 2031.The...more
Will More Philanthropies Step up to Help Workers? Recent Funding Developments to Note
Foundation: Rosenberg Foundation, Open Society Foundations
This new fund is dedicated to investing in "ecosystems to increase worker power, improve the economic livelihood and social conditions for workers in the South" The Rosenberg Foundation has been at...more
Foundation: Rosenberg Foundation, Open Society Foundations
This new fund is dedicated to investing in "ecosystems to increase worker power, improve the economic livelihood and social conditions for workers in the South" The Rosenberg Foundation has been at...more
Beware of Gifts During Election Season
Foundation: Foundation to Promote Open Society, Open Society Foundations
Since the year 2000, George Soros has given the group over $2million through his Open Society Foundations and Foundation to Promote Open Society.Common Cause also receives funding from other...more
Foundation: Foundation to Promote Open Society, Open Society Foundations
Since the year 2000, George Soros has given the group over $2million through his Open Society Foundations and Foundation to Promote Open Society.Common Cause also receives funding from other...more
Sedf Backs Allied Climate Partners
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
George Soros is putting his money where his mouth is in a bid to fight climate change. The billionaire philanthropist has committed $25 million to Allied Climate Partners, a new fund that aims to...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
George Soros is putting his money where his mouth is in a bid to fight climate change. The billionaire philanthropist has committed $25 million to Allied Climate Partners, a new fund that aims to...more
Activist to Foundation Leader: Jpb'S Deepak Bhargava to Deliver 'Lightning Bolt' to Philanthropy
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The billionaire philanthropist married to Bernie Madoff's ex-wife is stepping down as president of the multi-billion-dollar JPB Foundation. Barbara Picower, who agreed to pay more than $7 billion...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The billionaire philanthropist married to Bernie Madoff's ex-wife is stepping down as president of the multi-billion-dollar JPB Foundation. Barbara Picower, who agreed to pay more than $7 billion...more
Open Society Foundations' Soros Economic Development Fund
Foundation: Open Society Foundations, Sea Change Foundation
One of the world's biggest philanthropists is putting his money where his mouth is. George Soros has committed $25 million to Allied Climate Partners, a public-private partnership that aims to...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations, Sea Change Foundation
One of the world's biggest philanthropists is putting his money where his mouth is. George Soros has committed $25 million to Allied Climate Partners, a public-private partnership that aims to...more
Open Society Foundations' Soros Economic Development Fund Commits $25 Million to ...
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
One of the world's biggest philanthropists is putting his money where his mouth is. George Soros has committed $25 million to Allied Climate Partners, a public-private partnership that aims to...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
One of the world's biggest philanthropists is putting his money where his mouth is. George Soros has committed $25 million to Allied Climate Partners, a public-private partnership that aims to...more
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