Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, are the world's largest private funder of independent groups advocating for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.

The primary mission of the Open Society Foundations is to promote the search for bold, democratic solutions to our most urgent shared challenges in order to advance justice, equality, and human dignity. The goal is to create a sustainable future for all people and the planet, where no one is left behind[1][3][4].

• Grant-Giving and Support: The Open Society Foundations provide grants to a diverse group of organizations and individuals in over 120 countries to promote democratic principles, human rights, and justice. This support includes areas such as education, public health, independent media, and social justice[2][3][5].
• Regional Presence: The organization operates in six regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, and the United States[1][3][4].
• Advocacy and Litigation: In addition to grant-giving, the organization engages in advocacy work, impact investing, and strategic litigation to achieve its goals[5].

• Climate Justice: The Open Society Foundations advocate for climate justice and support both local and global efforts to address the unequal burdens of the climate crisis[5].
• Equality: The organization promotes equal treatment of all people regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, or sexual identity and supports efforts to address existing inequalities in global governance and economics[5].
• Freedom of Expression: They promote robust and independent journalism and support efforts to strengthen freedom of expression, privacy, and access to information[5].
• Access to Justice: The Open Society Foundations support human rights movements and institutions as well as the reform of justice systems and the promotion of democratic participation at all levels[5].

George Soros began his philanthropic work in 1979 by funding scholarships for black African university students in South Africa and for Eastern European dissidents to study in the West. Since 1984, Soros has provided over $32 billion of his personal wealth for the work of the Open Society Foundations. The organization currently has assets of $25 billion and is one of the largest private philanthropic institutions in the world[2][3][4].

The Open Society Foundations are a living example of commitment to open and inclusive societies based on the principles of democracy, justice, and human dignity. Through their comprehensive efforts and initiatives, they contribute to creating a better future for all people.

• 1 - https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/who-we-are
• 2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BOIA
• 3 - https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org
• 4 - https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/open-society-foundations-and-george-soros
• 5 - https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/what-we-do