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Request for Concept Notes - Small Grants for Afghan Civil Society Organizations in the Diaspora
The purpose of this request for concept notes is to identify Afghan diaspora CSOs who will provide technical assistance, capacity building and/or resources to convene visioning and consensus-building sessions for Afghan diaspora groups and networks working to protect human rights and democratic gains in Afghanistan. All concept notes should be submitted in English via email to [email protected] at the

A Message from NDI's New President, Dr. Tamara Wittes
Democracy Springs Up, Even in Barren Places
It’s no accident that democratic movements are often labeled “Springs.” Like warm sun after a long winter, the promises of freedom, voice, and choice that democracy offers present a vision of a better future.

Democracy in the Age of GenerativeAI
In a democracy, power is derived from the consent, collective will and inclusion of the people. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, developments such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) can force an examination of the fundamental aspects of power and how these changes may help or hinder democracy.

NDI statement on Death of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny
We are shocked and saddened by the news of Alexei Navalny’s death on Friday while serving a decades-long prison sentence in an Arctic penal colony. Alexei Navalny was a staunch advocate for a democratic Russia, and courageously continued his work for years despite incredible pressure and repeated threats to his life. His powerful voice for freedom was too much for those who silenced him.