NED · AFGHANISTAN — 28 grants, $4.6M
Key claim: The National Endowment for Democracy is providing $4.6M across 28 active grants in Afghanistan supporting civil society, women’s rights, youth entrepreneurship, and independent media as of 2025.
Abstract
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has 28 active grants in AFGHANISTAN totaling $4.6M (public listing as of 2025-07-15). Grantee names are largely withheld for grantee safety (NED duty of care). Sample projects: Independent Uzbek Language Multimedia Platform ($33.5K); Strengthening Youth Entrepreneurship ($40.0K); Supporting Local Women Journalists ($43.5K); Defending Women’s Rights ($45.0K).
Why this matters
The National Endowment for Democracy is providing $4.6M across 28 active grants in Afghanistan supporting civil society, women’s rights, youth entrepreneurship, and independent media as of 2025.