Independent Analysis
Commentary and explainers on politics, democracy, elections, governance, and global affairs.
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Building the foundation for independent civic work.
AFDES develops independent analysis, civic education, research, public records work, election observation, and public-interest resources focused on democracy, governance, human rights, elections, and international affairs.
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Looking ahead
What future support may make possible.
Once AFDES is ready to accept contributions, support may help expand its research, publishing, civic education, and public-interest programs.
Civic Education
Clear resources that make democratic institutions and public policy easier to understand.
Research Capacity
Deeper research, fact gathering, documentary accountability work, and long-form public-interest projects.
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