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Working for Democracy, Making Democracy Work
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[About NDI](/about)
The National Democratic Institute believes that a world rooted in freedom — where people have a say in how they’re governed and leaders are accountable to people — fosters more stability, security and prosperity for everyone. NDI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with decades of proven success in strengthening freedom and democracy around the globe. Our work has supported people who do the work of democracy in community groups, political parties, and governments in over 150 countries for over four decades.Â
28500
Local partners supported by our efforts
600 k
Party poll watchers trained by NDI in more than 50 countries
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Candidate debates organized with the help of NDI in 35+ countries
156
Countries and territories around the world
Success Stories
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### [Building Skills for Ukraine’s Democratic Future](/our-stories/building-skills-ukraines-democratic-future)
Ukraine
### [North Macedonia: Newly Established Parliamentary Group Committed to Curbing Corruption](/our-stories/north-macedonia-newly-established-parliamentary-group-committed-curbing-corruption)
North Macedonia
### [The Term Limits Initiative Convenes Constitutional Experts and Leaders in Senegal](/our-stories/term-limits-initiative-convenes-constitutional-experts-and-leaders-senegal)
Sub-Saharan Africa
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Featured Video
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### [NDI Chair and Former U.S. Senator Thomas Daschle Discusses Democratic Resilience](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bynSDcWvgJI&list=PLcJBU1Cr_-MreeSvDkzzkxAeHy7wbYbmi&t=2s)
The Latest
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Remarks
### [What the “Year of Elections” Reveals About The World in 2025](/publications/what-year-elections-reveals-about-world-2025)
Press Release
### [NDI Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter](/publications/ndi-celebrates-life-and-legacy-former-us-president-jimmy-carter)
Toolkit/Guide
### [Beyond Polarization: Collaboration and Dialogue for Political Parties](/publications/beyond-polarization-collaboration-and-dialogue-political-parties)
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Events
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May 2019
Past
### [2019 Madeleine K. Albright Luncheon: Celebrating Risk-Takers for Women's Empowerment](/2019-madeleine-k-albright-luncheon)
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Apr 2019
Past
### [NYU Salon Series: A Conversation with Author Ann Mei Chang](/nyu-salon-series-conversation-author-ann-mei-chang)
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Dec 2018
Past
### [NDI’s 35th Anniversary Gala](/35th-anniversary-gala)
31
Oct 2018
Past
### [Conversation and Book Signing with Madeleine Albright](/conversation-and-book-signing-madeleine-albright)
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Where We Work
Strengthening democracy in more than 156 countries around the globe.
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