Charles F. Kettering Foundation Pledges Multiyear Support for Freedom in the World

WASHINGTON-The Charles F. Kettering Foundation has pledged a total of $500,000 over two years to support Freedom House's flagship Freedom in the Worldreport, the two organizations announced today. Published annually since 1973-and regularly cited by leaders in government, business, and the media-Freedom in the Worldassesses political rights and civil liberties in 195 countries and 13 territories around the globe.

"For more than half a century, Freedom in the Worldhas been a trusted, nonpartisan guide to where democracy is gaining ground and where it is under attack," said Sharon L. Davies, president and CEO of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. "At a time when authoritarianism is spreading, the funding needed to produce this indispensable annual report has been put at risk. The Kettering Foundation is grateful for Freedom House's leadership and is proud to help it ensure that our communities have the information they need to confront authoritarianism and promote freedom."

Founded in 1927, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation works to advance inclusive democracies around the globe by fostering citizen engagement, promoting government accountability, and countering authoritarianism.

"This generous support will allow Freedom House to continue producing first-in-class research that is widely used and cited by policymakers, business leaders, students, and changemakers around the world," said Gerardo Berthinand Annie Boyajian, the presidents of Freedom House. "We're deeply grateful to the Charles F. Kettering Foundation for its partnership in this work."

Founded in 1941, Freedom House was the first American organization to champion the advancement of freedom globally and work to secure a world where all people are free. Freedom House is regularly lauded by leaders around the world for its efforts and impact. It is notable for its nonpartisan dedication to democracy, rigorous analysis, and programmatic approaches to addressing the evolving challenges to global freedom.

Freedom House's critical work has been seriously disrupted by this year's freeze in US foreign aid. The Charles F. Kettering Foundation's meaningful contribution as a Democracy Defenderis inspiring other donors to join in Freedom House's mission. To pledge your financial support, please contact Meto Koloski, director of development, at [email protected].

Freedom House is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to create a world where all are free. We inform the world about threats to freedom, mobilize global action, and support democracy's defenders.

The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation rooted in the American tradition of inventive research. Founded in 1927 "to sponsor and carry out scientific research for the benefit of humanity," the foundation is inspired by the innovativeness and ingenuity of its founder, the American inventor Charles F. Kettering. For the past four decades, the foundation's research and programs have focused on the needs of democracy worldwide. Today, the organization is committing itself to advancing inclusive democracies by fostering citizen engagement, promoting government accountability, and countering authoritarianism.