The Open Society Foundations strives to build energetic and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. The Foundations seek to shape up public policies which assure greater fairness in political, legal and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights to achieve this objective. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health and independent media. Moreover, the society also builds alliances throughout borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.
The Open Society Foundations was incorporated in the year 1984 by Investor and philanthropist George Soros to enable countries makes the transition from communism. Our activities have grown to include the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Each foundation relies on the expertise of boards comprising eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities.
The Open Society Foundation also offers Fellowship which encourages individuals who are developing innovative solutions to crucial open society challenges. The fellowship program seeks zealous applicants to communicate original as well as innovative ideas to an extensive audience. This fellowship shape policy and inspire critical debate among intellectuals, activists, decision makers and the public. This program also aims to sharpen the Open Society Foundations’ thinking, question its assumptions and broaden its understanding of essential problems.
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