Working for Democracy, Making Democracy Work
About NDIThe National Democratic Institute believes that a world rooted in freedom — where people have a say in how they’re governed and leaders are accountable to people — fosters more stability, security and prosperity for everyone. NDI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with decades of proven success in strengthening freedom and democracy around the globe. Our work has supported people who do the work of democracy in community groups, political parties, and governments in over 150 countries for over four decades.
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Where We Work
Strengthening democracy in more than 156 countries around the globe.
What We Do
Empowering people
Making democracy work
Strengthening democracies

Empowering people
to speak freely, get involved, and have a say in how they’re governed.

Making democracy work
by helping political parties, government agencies, and elected officials do better at listening to people, staying accountable to them, and meeting their needs.

Strengthening democracies
by challenging those who undermine freedom and working to create a safer, more secure and more prosperous world.

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