Please join us for the 35th Anniversary Gala (#NDIat35) to celebrate the National Democratic Institute's three decades working to break down barriers to democracy and look toward the future. Currently working in more than 50 countries, NDI is the preeminent organization that responds to the aspirations of people to live in democratic societies that recognize and promote fundamental human rights. When opportunity knocks for democracy, NDI is there to help. We hope you will join us in highlighting the importance of democracy and human dignity around the world.

Featured Speakers

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski

“Reflections on America’s Bipartisan Tradition of Democracy Support”

Susan Rice

Tribute to Kofi Annan

Senator Dan Sullivan

Honoring former Senator John McCain

José Andrés

Recipient of NDI's Leadership in Democracy Award

Madeleine K. Albright

Chairman, National Democratic Institute

Rising Democracy Leaders 

Masih Alinejad

Activist for Women’s Rights | Iran

Samson Itodo

Convener, #NotTooYoungtoRun | Nigeria

Vladimir Kara-Murza

Democracy Activist and Opposition Leader | Russia