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The following OSI initiatives, listed alphabetically, support at least one program or organization active in Russia, Ukraine & Belarus.

Documentary Photography Project

Through grantmaking, exhibitions, and training workshops, the Documentary Photography Project supports photographers whose work addresses social justice and human rights issues that coincide with OSI’s mission. more

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Education Support Program

The Education Support Program works to facilitate change in education and national policy development in Central and Eastern Europe, South East Europe, former Soviet Union and Mongolia. more

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Information Program

The Information Program promotes the equitable deployment of knowledge and communications resources for civic empowerment and effective democratic governance. more

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International Higher Education Support Program

The International Higher Education Support Program (HESP) promotes the advancement of higher education within the humanities and social sciences in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia. more

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Local Government & Public Service Reform Initiative

The Local Government & Public Service Reform Initiative promotes democratic and effective governance and public administration, and advances policy analysis as a tool for decision making in public affairs. more

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Open Society Fellowship

The Open Society Fellowship enables innovative professionals—including journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners—to work on projects that inspire meaningful public debate, shape public policy, and generate intellectual ferment within the Open Society Institute. more

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Public Health Program

The Public Health Program supports initiatives throughout the Soros foundations network that encourage sustainable change in public health policy and practice. more

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Scholarship Programs

Scholarship Programs mobilize students and scholars by providing support for fellowships, scholarships, and related activities that empower individuals throughout the world to improve the social, political, and intellectual environments of their home communities. more

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Special Initiatives

The Special Initiatives program was established to develop a set of global grant-giving projects that build upon the Soros network’s strengths in promoting human rights and accountability. more

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Think Tank Fund

The OSI Think Tank Fund supports independent policy centers in Europe and Central Eurasia that strengthen democratic processes. more

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Women's Program

The International Women’s Program promotes the advancement of women’s human rights, gender equality, and empowerment as an integral part of the process of democratization. more

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Overview

In Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus challenges continue to exist for open society in many core areas including the judiciary, independent media, rule of law, and public health.

Read an overview of the region and OSI's activities there.

Soros Foundations

The Soros foundations are autonomous institutions established in particular countries or regions to initiate and support open society activities. The foundations active in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus include:

International Renaissance Foundation (Ukraine)

A Light in the Dark: Health Services for Drug Users in St. Petersburg
August 2008
 VIDEO  
This multimedia piece documents the work of an OSI grantee fighting to save the lives of injecting drug users.  more

OSI Grantee Honored for Courageous Refugee Work
May 2, 2008
Gistam Sakaeva, project officer at the Chechen NGO Reliance, an OSI grantee, was awarded the prestigious Voices of Courage award by the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children. more

Call for Proposals: Women and Multiple Discrimination
March 2, 2007
The OSI Women's Program invited proposals to support innovative initiatives that link women's rights strategies with other rights strategies, raising awareness about women's multiple discrimination.  more

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