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

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Open Society Foundations


Alex Soros Steps Up, Inherits George Soros' Philanthropic And Political Legacy - Benzinga
Foundation: Open Society Foundations

Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros has reportedly passed the baton of his $25 billion empire to his youngest...more

Soros said to pass reins of progressive philanthropy empire to 'more political' son
Foundation: Open Society Foundations

Alexander Soros, 37, tells WSJ he plans to use deep pockets of Open Society Foundations, reviled by conservatives, to oppose second Trump...more

George Soros to pass control of his empire to son Alexander - Al Jazeera
Foundation: Open Society Foundations

Billionaire hedge fund manager turned philanthropist George Soros has decided to hand control of his $25bn philanthropic and financial empire...more

Philanthropy Funds Industry to Witness Increase in Revenues by 2030
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

The global Philanthropy Funds market was million US$ in 2017 and is expected to million US$ by the end of 2023, growing at a modest rate between 2018 and 2023. A new report published by Market...more

Q&Amp;A: A Laboratory for Challenging Convention
Foundation: Open Society Foundations

George Soros has donated $100 million to create a new unit of his Open Society Foundations that aims to "roam the ideological spectrum in search of ideas that challenge conventional wisdom, on the...more

Philanthropy Funds Market 2023 Trends with Analysis on Key Players ... - The SEM Weekly
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

Philanthropy Funds Market 2023 Trends with Analysis on Key Players Smithsonian Institution, Carnegie Foundation for Teaching...more

A Quarter Century of Change in Baltimore - Open Society Foundations
Foundation: Open Society Institute, Open Society Foundations

A defining feature of George Soros's philanthropy since he launched his ... And the city had a number of philanthropic institutions with which...more

Initiative To Help Unlock $3 Trillion For Climate, Nature
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation, Open Society Foundations

"We are at a tipping point in our efforts to put the planet back on track to meet our climate ambitions," Klaus Schwab, executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, says. "To reach the speed...more

At Wef, New Initiative to Help Unlock $3Trn Needed Yearly for Climate Change Launched
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Open Society Foundations

"To reach the speed and scale required to heal the Earth's systems, we need to unlock not only private capital and government funds, but also the philanthropy sector as a truly catalytic force to...more

Philanthropy Funds Market 2028 Key Insights And Leading Players Smithsonian
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

This report researches the worldwide Philanthropy Funds market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


A Gilesgate-based shop and community facility, Hexham’s Core Music, launches a separate workshop where up to six people will be trained how to repair guitars and make ukuleles. The European Social Fund grant supported the project and has secured funds through the County Durham Communication Foundation to equip the workshop in Burn Lane.




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