INTRODUCTION

The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) is the first national democracy assistance foundation to be established in Asia, and is devoted to strengthening democracy and human rights in Taiwan and abroad.

The Foundation's primary concerns are to further consolidate Taiwan's democratic system, to promote democracy in Asia, and to participate actively in the global democratic network. The Foundation is committed to the vision of working together with like-minded organizations and individuals, building on Taiwan's experience to advance a new wave of democratization worldwide.

The TFD has three grants programs: international grants, domestic grants, and grants to Taiwan’s major political parties. The TFD’s international grants program is designed to assist organizations based outside of Taiwan to carry out projects to promote democracy and human rights. International non-governmental organizations, academic institutions or think tanks, and other related organizations are eligible to apply. Geographically, the program places a priority on support for projects that address the Asian region, but projects in other regions occasionally receive funding.

PROJECT CATEGORIES

Advocacy projects Promoting democracy and human rights through developing effective, cooperative domestic and international networks at the civil society-level;

Research Involving in-depth, systematic, analytical and/or empirical studies in the democracy and human rights fields;

Conferences Engaging experts and other interested parties in forums, seminars, or workshops, discussing issues related to democracy and human rights;

Publications Advancing democracy and human rights through print or visual media, for example, through books, articles, films, and documentaries;

Educational programs Enhancing knowledge of democratic and human rights systems, such as through capacity-building and training programs.