Open Society Institute and Soros Foundations Network

The Open Society Institute (OSI), a private operating and grantmaking foundation, aims to shape public policy to promote democratic governance, human rights, and economic, legal, and social reform. On a local level, OSI implements a range of initiatives to support the rule of law, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, OSI works to build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as combating corruption and rights abuses. For more information on the kind of programs funded by OSI, visit the Initiatives section of the website. With Resource Center, Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships, and Newsroom.