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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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Post-Charlottesville Philanthropy Helps Preserve Black Historic Places
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The groundswell of support for preservation at the grassroots level has come with some philanthropic backing. As previously reported by NPQ,...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The groundswell of support for preservation at the grassroots level has come with some philanthropic backing. As previously reported by NPQ,...more
How I Got That Grant: IWMF's Fund for Women Journalists Grant
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Since 2015, the International Women's Media Foundation has been awarding two dozen grants per year, averaging nearly $10,000 each, to...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Since 2015, the International Women's Media Foundation has been awarding two dozen grants per year, averaging nearly $10,000 each, to...more
Rockefeller Names Director of Democracy Building; Ford Hires Program Officer for Creativity
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Open Society Foundations
In this role, she will direct the philanthropy's grant-making efforts to bolster democratic institutions such as voter registration, fair electoral maps,...more
Foundation: Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Open Society Foundations
In this role, she will direct the philanthropy's grant-making efforts to bolster democratic institutions such as voter registration, fair electoral maps,...more
Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Hungarian-American businessman George Soros is one of the world's most renowned, and philanthropic, financial investors. Earning his...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Hungarian-American businessman George Soros is one of the world's most renowned, and philanthropic, financial investors. Earning his...more
George Soros Outlines His Plan to Save Europe
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Member News. Funding Area. International/Foreign Affairs · Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors. Related Organizations. Open Society...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Member News. Funding Area. International/Foreign Affairs · Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors. Related Organizations. Open Society...more
The World Is Getting More Dangerous. What Are Peace and Security Funders Trying to Do About ...
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Foundations
At Inside Philanthropy, we've reported on a number of cases where foundations have had an important impact on peace and security issues—most notably, by supporting the informal, so-called Track II...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Foundations
At Inside Philanthropy, we've reported on a number of cases where foundations have had an important impact on peace and security issues—most notably, by supporting the informal, so-called Track II...more
Soros's Open Society Foundation considers shutting in Hungary
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
George Soros's Open Society Foundations are considering shutting down their office in Budapest if Hungary passes a so-called Stop Soros law restricting activities of ... Funding for recipients of OSF...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
George Soros's Open Society Foundations are considering shutting down their office in Budapest if Hungary passes a so-called Stop Soros law restricting activities of ... Funding for recipients of OSF...more
Future of Soros's Open Society Foundations in Hungary under review
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
OSF is reviewing options for the future of its Budapest HQ — which also serves as a regional hub in central Europe — amid mounting hostility stoked by the government towards the Hungarian-born...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
OSF is reviewing options for the future of its Budapest HQ — which also serves as a regional hub in central Europe — amid mounting hostility stoked by the government towards the Hungarian-born...more
“I, Too, Was a Rohingya." Soros Steps Up in a Humanitarian Crisis. Will Other Funders Follow?
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
But regional experts who spoke with Inside Philanthropy were clear that much more must be done by many actors, including funders, to defuse the crisis. “Time is of the essence. International donors...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
But regional experts who spoke with Inside Philanthropy were clear that much more must be done by many actors, including funders, to defuse the crisis. “Time is of the essence. International donors...more
George Soros may invest more in fighting Big Tech
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Billionaire investor George Soros launched a brutal attack on big online platform companies at this year's World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. Now, his influential organization is "certainly...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Billionaire investor George Soros launched a brutal attack on big online platform companies at this year's World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. Now, his influential organization is "certainly...more
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