About NDI

Strengthening democracy in more than 156 countries around the globe.

NDI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization helping people choose freedom across the globe. We believe that free people who have a say in how they’re governed, and leaders who are responsive and accountable to their people, build the strongest foundation for stability, peace and shared prosperity.

For over four decades, NDI and our local partners in over 150 countries have unleashed the power of people who do the work of democracy in community groups, political parties, parliaments, and governments. NDI provides guidance, collaboration, tools, and training that have proven to be effective in:

• Empowering people to have a say in how they’re governed.
   
• Making democracy work by helping political parties, governments and elected officials be more responsive, accountable and effective in meeting the needs of their people.
   
• Strengthening democratic societies by supporting freedom’s advocates and pushing back on forces that seek to undermine freedom around the world.

NDI’s work reduces conflict, advances peace and security, and counters threats from violent extremists and other adversaries. We strengthen freedom, elevate the voice of people, and unleash their power to make their own government work for them.