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The Open Society Latin America Program works to strengthen democratic governance by fostering open societies that are safe, inclusive, and responsive to their citizens’ needs and aspirations. The program believes in the need for a vibrant civil society that holds government accountable. It encourages the participation of Latin Americans in global and regional debates on issues of vital importance to their countries, such as citizen security, accountability and transparency, and the defense of human rights.
Through grantmaking and advocacy efforts, the Latin America Program supports the work of civil society organizations and their constructive engagement in the development, implementation, and oversight of public policies. The program counterparts are NGOs, grassroots networks, and applied research and training organizations. The program’s strategy includes a concentrated resource approach to priority countries (Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela) in addition to support for strategic regional initiatives in areas of thematic focus. Key focus areas include: •accountability, transparency, and access to information •citizen security •human rights •policy debate and dialogue The program works closely with the Fondation Connaissance et Liberté in Haiti. It also collaborates with other Open Society programs, such as the Information Program, Global Drug Policy Program, Media Program, and the Open Society Justice Initiative. Focus Areas Accountability and Transparency The Latin America Program supports initiatives that encourage informed, constructive public oversight of government policy. show more
Citizen Security The Latin America Program supports initiatives that encourage constructive policy advocacy and dialogue between civil society and governments relating to issues of citizen security, law enforcement, and judicial policies. show more Human Rights The Latin America Program supports organizations that advance human rights and strengthen the rule of law. show more Policy Debate and Dialogue The Latin America Program encourages greater participation in the formulation of international policies that reduce conflict, reinforce democratic governance, and promote social justice. Back to Mainpage Tags : Mexico Caribbean Peru Venezuela Latin America Open Society Fundation For more information visit: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/latin-america-program ...................... Recent Posts Student Initiative Grants International+Higher+Education+Support+Program Anandana Grants Ravi+Sankaran+Fellowship+Program NATIONAL+INNOVATION+FOUNDATION++Biennial+Competition Inlaks+Scholarships India Youth Fund Saving Lives at Birth A Grand Challenge for Development Young Connectors of the Future Programme YCF IPAF Grants Funds for NGOs India NGO Awards Fellowship Program Open Society Reaching the Moveable Middle Funds for NGOs Diagnostic tools for poverty-related diseases Grant Innovation in Conflict Transformation
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