Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across 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.

Investor and philanthropist George Soros established the Open Society Foundations, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. Our activities have grown to encompass the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Each foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities.

The Open Society Foundations include Open Society Institutes in New York, Budapest, London, Paris, and Brussels, as well as country and regional foundations active in more than 70 countries around the world. Each is a distinct entity that is separately organized and operated, while cooperating informally with other Open Society foundations. This website, a joint presentation, is intended to present each of the foundations’ unique activities.

Address : 400 West 59th Street, New York New York 10019, United States

Phone : 212-548-0600

Fax : 212-548-4679

Website : http://www.soros.org/