The Open Society Initiative for East Africa (OSIEA) promotes public participation in democratic governance, the rule of law, and respect for human rights by awarding grants, developing programs, and bringing together diverse civil society leaders and groups.

OSIEA plays an active role in encouraging open, informed dialogue about issues of public importance in East Africa.

Launched in 2005 and based in Nairobi, the OSIEA team is headed by Binaifer Nowrojee, a human rights advocate with extensive experience in Africa.

OSIEA supports work in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda as well as regional organizations whose mandate encompasses East Africa. In 2007, OSIEA’s grant-giving budget was $3 million.