Democracies around the globe are under unprecedented threat from authoritarianism, disinformation, polarization, and eroded trust in our institutions. But every day, in every community, citizens are stepping up to protect our freedoms. We are researching what works. We are innovating. We are building connections. We are amplifying voices on the streets, at the polls, and in the legislature.

People are the heart of democracy. The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is dedicated to bringing research and people together to make the promise of democracy real for everyone, everywhere.