George Soros group pledges $300m to US economic security and civil liberties
The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, has announced a $300 million investment aimed at enhancing economic security and civil liberties in the United States. This initiative comes in response to perceived threats to democracy and civil rights during Donald Trump's presidency. The organization aims to integrate efforts for economic justice and democratic rights, emphasizing their interconnectedness.
- ▪The Open Society Foundations is headquartered in New York and has a long history of promoting justice and human rights globally.
- ▪The $300 million investment is intended to address economic security and civil liberties in the US.
- ▪Laleh Ispahani, managing director for the US at OSF, highlighted the importance of civil society in the face of autocratic threats.
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George Soros in Vienna, Austria, on 21 June 2019. Photograph: Ronald Zak/APView image in fullscreenGeorge Soros in Vienna, Austria, on 21 June 2019. Photograph: Ronald Zak/APGeorge SorosGeorge Soros group pledges $300m to US economic security and civil libertiesBillionaire philanthropist’s Open Society Foundations has worked to advance justice and human rights around worldDavid Smith in WashingtonWed 20 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 20 May 2026 08.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFor decades, the Open Society Foundations have worked to advance justice and human rights in Africa, the Middle East and trouble spots around the world.
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