Effective public institutions are essential for societies to be safe, free and prosperous. Our work explores ways to make the process of governing more transparent, accountable and inclusive — and more effective in achieving fairness and equity.
An active, knowledgeable citizenry is essential to strengthening democratic practice and securing social justice. We support efforts that help people become participants in the decisions that have an impact on their lives. We do this primarily by supporting robust and inclusive civic organizations that bring diverse people together and give them a voice in the democratic process.
Our global work focuses on strengthening the right of people to assemble and advocate, and on promoting greater government transparency and accountability on issues ranging from public spending to the reform of key global institutions that govern the flow of resources. In the United States, we also focus on achieving reform that protects every individual's right to participate in the political process, including ensuring an accurate census count, fair redistricting and full access to voting.
Learn about the focus of our work to strengthen democracy and improve the process of governing.