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.
EFC's brand new 'Championing Philanthropy' exhibition is open from 15 ... Championing Philanthropy showcases how institutional philanthropy improves ... public and visitors to Brussels the valuable...more
The document reveals the Foundations provided a grant to a Latin American group under the project title “Promotion of Human Rights Standards...more
People with disabilities — especially those with mental health conditions — are disproportionately overrepresented in U.S. prisons and jails, often...more
This topic, “People on the Move” will be the theme of this year's Global Philanthropy Forum, April 4-6, in Redwood City, CA. Among the...more
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.