International Grants in 2018Print

International Grants in 2018                              

Geographic Distribution

* NOTE: Focus Areas are assigned according to the main area of impact of the particular project supported by the TFD, regardless of each grantee’s country of registration or general scope of work. For example, “China human rights” projects are often awarded to organizations of overseas dissidents, and “Taiwan studies” projects may be awarded to academic institutions in any country; likewise, projects of “global” scope may be awarded to organizations based in any country.

Grants awarded in 2018, by focus area and country of registration

[excluding fellowships]

GLOBAL DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT 

Canada 

• “International Refugee Rights Conference,” Canadian Council for Refugees 

Czech Republic 

•  “Information Centre for Democracy and Human Rights in China,” Forum 2000 Foundation 

Lithuania 

• “Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development of Cities and Communities,” Youth to Youth Initiative 

Mexico 

• “Organizational Set Up and Community Building,” Codeando Mexico, A.C. 

United States 

• “Ninth Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy,” National Endowment for Democracy
• “United States Election Program (USEP),” International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
• “Oslo Freedom Forum in Taipei,” Human Rights Foundation

THINK TANKS 

United States

• “Is the Liberal World Order Ending?,” Tufts University Institute for Global Leadership
• “CSIS Taiwan-US Policy Program,” Center for Strategic and International Studies
• “China's Global State Media Expansion and its Impacts on Democracy,” Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

ASIAN REGIONAL DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT

Hong Kong 

• “Defending the Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Rohingya Refugees,” Asian Legal Resource Centre Ltd. (ALRC)

Thailand 

• “Creating E-Learning Resources on Human Rights, Democracy, and Social Change,” Asian Institute for Human Rights (AIHR)
• “Democracy and Election Education Program (DEEP),” Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) Foundation
• “Assessing China's Impact on Human Rights, Democracy, and Development in Southeast Asia,” Asia Centre
• “Seventh Asia Pacific Consultation on Refugee Rights (APCRR 7),” Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network (APRRN)
• “ASEAN People's Solidarity Against All Forms of Discrimination: An Inclusive People-Centered Integration of Southeast Asia,” Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA)

TAIWAN STUDIES 

Germany 

• “Symposium on the Future of Taiwan Studies and ERCCT Visiting Fellow Programme 2018,” European Research Center on Contemporary Taiwan - A CCK Foundation Overseas Center (CCKF-ERCCT) 

Hong Kong 

• “2018 Strait Talk Hong Kong Symposium and Lecture Series,” Strait Talk Hong Kong 

Switzerland 

• “15th EATS Annual Conference,” European Association of Taiwan Studies 

UK 

• “Minority Rights Matter: Promoting Diversity and Connections across LGBTQ+ Communities and Developing Partnerships between Disability Groups and Communities,” Taiwan Studies Programme, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham 

USA 

• “Taiwan's Global Impact,” Global Taiwan Institute
• “60th Annual Conference,” American Association for Chinese Studies
• “Tradition and Modernity in Taiwan (TMT) 2018 Summer Program,” American Councils for International Education
• “Beyond an Island: Taiwan in Comparative Perspective,” North American Taiwan Studies Association (NATSA)

CHINA HUMAN RIGHTS 

Australia 

• “2018 Sydney International Conference: Prospects for China’s Transformation,” China Democracy Forum 

Denmark 

• “2018 Copenhagen International Symposium,” Association for a Peaceful Transition in China 

France 

• “Conference on French Concern for Mainland China and the Status of Taiwan,” Solidarité Chine

India 

• “Contact Magazine: Supporting a Free Press for Tibetans in Exile,” Lha Charitable Trust: Institute for Social Work and Education

USA

• “Talk on Current Affairs,” Sound of Hope Radio Network, Inc.     
• “China Briefing online biweekly,” Chinese Scholars Friendship Association, Inc.
• “Publication of Beijing Spring magazine,” Beijing Spring Magazine
• “Capacity-Building for Chinese Human Rights Defenders,” China Rights in Action
• “Publication of Modern China Studies,” Center for Modern China Foundation
• “Taiwan Democracy Map (Volume V),” Institute of Asia-Pacific Religion and Democracy
• “Building Awareness of Growing PRC Power in Latin America Through Local Media Outreach,” Global Americans, Inc.
• “2nd International Tibet, Hong Kong, and Taiwan Round Table Conference on Freedom, Democracy, and the Right to Self-Determination,” Students for a Free Tibet
• “Editing and Managing the ‘Participation Network’ (www.canyu.org),” China Netizen Rights, Inc.
• “Publish the Memorial Collection for Liu Xiaobo English Version,” Democratic China
• “Conference on Xi Jinping’s New Authoritarianism  and the Future of Cross-Strait Relations,” Princeton China Initiative
• “13th Interethnic/Interfaith Leadership Conference to Promote Understanding of Democratic Values and Joint Action Plans,” Initiatives for China
• “Collaboration and Strengthening the Tibet Movement in Asia: Regional Conference 2018,” International Tibet Network

SOUTHEAST ASIA 

France 

• “Promoting Freedom of Religion or Belief in Vietnam,” Agir Ensemble pour les Droits de l'Homme (AEDH) 

Indonesia

• “End Gender-Based Violence,” Sahabat Perempuan
• “Women Communities Speak Out to Eliminate Violence Against Women,” Kalyanamitra-Women's Communication and Information Center
• “CIPS Academy - Harnessing Education Technology to Promote Democratic Values in Indonesia,” Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS)
• Gusdurian Network Indonesia (2018 ADHRA Laureate)

Malaysia

• “Documentation & Monitoring Project (Human Rights Report & Thematic Research),” Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) 

Philippines

• “Look Out Bootcamp,” Out of the Box Media Literacy Initiative (OOTB)
• “Pagtiguman: National Cultural Conference for the Advancement of Human Rights,” Sining na Naglilingkod sa Bayan, Inc. (Art for the People)
• “Building Rural Youth Solidarity: Rural Youth Rise! First International Rural Youth Assembly,” Asian Peasant Coalition (APC)
• “The Role of Media in Promoting Peace and Democracy,” Alipato Media Center, Inc.
• “NASAGA – Consolidating SAN Commitment for Justice, Peace and Human Rights,” CBCP Caritas Philippines Foundation, Inc.
• “People's Empowerment Through Human Rights Education and Advocacy,” Rise Up for Life and for Rights through Ecumenical Center for Development (Kasimbayan)
• “Leave No One Behind: UN CRPD Ratification by the Philippines, 10 Years After,” Community Response for Enlightenment, Service and Transformation (CREST), Inc.
• “Building People-to-People Solidarity and Strengthening the Regional Campaign on Peace and Human Security,” Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID)
• “Converging Diverse Political Alternatives of Southeast Asian Communities towards a People-Led Regionalism,” Freedom from Debt Coalition
• “Public Stakeholders As Shapers and Movers: A Policy Action Conference on Constitutional Change,” Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)

 Thailand 

• “Torture Documentation to Promote Rule of Law in the Deep South,” Cross Culture Foundation
• “ASEAN Civil Society Conference (ACSC) 2018,” People's Empowerment Foundation

UK

• “Capacity-Building for the Promotion of Inter-Religious Harmony and Religious Freedom in Southeast Asia,” Christian Solidarity International (CSW)

USA 

• “Taiwan Democracy in Action: The Right to Vote and Free Press Study Tour,” Legal Initiatives for Vietnam       

Vietnam 

• “Empowering Youth Through Court Simulation in the Mekong Delta,” School of Economics and Law, Tra Vinh University

SOUTH ASIA

Bangladesh 

• “Advocacy for Sustainable Democracy through Participation of Young People,” Bangladesh Centre for Human Rights and Development
• “Strengthening Networking between CSOs and HRDs to Promote and Protect the Rights of Minorities,” Human Rights & Democratic Development Centre (HRDC)
• “Democratic Rights Education for Rural Women and Young Girls,” Prova Society

India 

• “Publication of Global Network on Local Governance (GNLG) Newsletter,” Institute of Social Sciences
• “Improving the Social Rights of Dalits for a Better Life,” Rural Organization for Social Education and Development (ROSED)
• “Empower the Silversmith Women to Ensure Right Wages and Safe Working Environments,” Rural Women Development Trust

Nepal 

• “Capacity-Building Program for Human Rights Defenders in Nepal,” Human Rights Organization of Nepal (HURON)
• “Social and Democratic Awareness Program for Farming Women,” AWARD Nepal

Pakistan

• “Public Awareness Campaign for the Legal Rights of Women,” ROR JAN
• “Strengthening Democratic Values and Defending Human Rights by Enhancing Capacity of School Teachers and Youth Leaders,” Organization for Development and Peace    
• “Inclusion of Most Vulnerable Groups in Interfaith Harmony & the Democratic Process through Peace Committees,” Development Enhancement & Effectiveness Partners (DEEP)
• “Promoting Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms,” Human Development Promotion Group (HDPG)

NORTHEAST ASIA 

Mongolia 

• “Democracy Summer Camp 2018,” Zorig Foundation
• “3rd Annual Feminist Information Fair,” Mongolian Women's Fund (MONES)

South Korea

• “Raising Public Awareness of Issues of Children's Rights in the DPRK,” People for Successful Corean Reunification (PSCORE)

OTHER 

Ecuador

• “Youth Leadership Program,” FIDAL Foundation 

Lithuania

• “Transparency International School on Integrity 2018,” Transparency International Lithuanian Chapter

Uganda 

• “International Conference on the State of Democracy and Good Governance in Developing Commonwealth Countries,” National Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights in Uganda (NAFODU)

USA

• “Radio Broadcasts to Provide Information to the Cuban People,” Directorio Democratico Cubano, Inc.