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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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New Venture Fund Aims to Rapidly Scale Ethical Supply Chain Technologies
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The fund is supported by a wide variety of initial investors, from the British Government; philanthropic institutions such as the C&A Foundation and Open Society Foundations; and companies...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The fund is supported by a wide variety of initial investors, from the British Government; philanthropic institutions such as the C&A Foundation and Open Society Foundations; and companies...more
RFP for $75000 Grant from Open Society Foundations
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations U.S. Drug Programs Drug Policy Project will provide $75,000 to support healthy alternatives to mass criminalization and incarceration by strengthening proactive...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations U.S. Drug Programs Drug Policy Project will provide $75,000 to support healthy alternatives to mass criminalization and incarceration by strengthening proactive...more
Philanthropy's Response to the Crisis in Yemen? Radio Silence, Mostly
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, UPS Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Yet as we never tire of pointing out at IP, all these concerns are misplaced. Philanthropic dollars can make a huge difference in humanitarian crises—not just in the moment, but by funding programs...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, UPS Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Yet as we never tire of pointing out at IP, all these concerns are misplaced. Philanthropic dollars can make a huge difference in humanitarian crises—not just in the moment, but by funding programs...more
Who Decides? Behind a New Fund to Amplify Community Power
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
However, as we often point out, philanthropy still has a long way to go before its grantmaking—and governance and staff—truly reflect America's diversity. More broadly, for those who want to...more
Foundation: Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
However, as we often point out, philanthropy still has a long way to go before its grantmaking—and governance and staff—truly reflect America's diversity. More broadly, for those who want to...more
Philanthropy Awards, 2017
Foundation: Akonadi Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Simons Foundation
And there's no part that's more fun than looking back over the past year to take stock as we give out our annual IP Philanthropy Awards, or IPPYs. (See winners for 2016, ... But at the age of 32,...more
Foundation: Akonadi Foundation, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Simons Foundation
And there's no part that's more fun than looking back over the past year to take stock as we give out our annual IP Philanthropy Awards, or IPPYs. (See winners for 2016, ... But at the age of 32,...more
George Soros's Amnesty donation 'was not for political purposes'
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
It said: “In addition, it was Amnesty who first approached Open Society, in a general call for expressions of interest for a grant that was not specific to abortion.” The foundation said the...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
It said: “In addition, it was Amnesty who first approached Open Society, in a general call for expressions of interest for a grant that was not specific to abortion.” The foundation said the...more
Managing Legal Officer - Economic Justice
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Please note, this is a Three Year fixed Term Contract...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Please note, this is a Three Year fixed Term Contract...more
Open Society Foundations Seek Clarification on Pakistan NGO Ruling
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations' national foundation in Pakistan is seeking clarification from the government, after the Ministry of the Interior informed it and a number of other international...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations' national foundation in Pakistan is seeking clarification from the government, after the Ministry of the Interior informed it and a number of other international...more
The Bold and the Bland: Taking Stock of Chan and Zuckerberg's Philanthropic Vision
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Every move that he and Priscilla Chan make with their giving could potentially be used to feed a broader critique or attack of Zuckerberg and the company he leads. Zuck has already been seared in the...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
Every move that he and Priscilla Chan make with their giving could potentially be used to feed a broader critique or attack of Zuckerberg and the company he leads. Zuck has already been seared in the...more
Amnesty hits out on foreign funding
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... if the human rights organisation is breaking the law by accepting donations from foreign philanthropic organisations, then “so is the Irish Government”. ... of millions of euros in grants...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... if the human rights organisation is breaking the law by accepting donations from foreign philanthropic organisations, then “so is the Irish Government”. ... of millions of euros in grants...more
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