Open Society Foundations.
international grantmaking network founded by business magnate George Soros
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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George Soros funded the Open Society Foundations, which reportedly faced oversight issues. Separately, Goldman Sachs sponsored donor-advised philanthropy for Neville Roy Singham.Some support1 report
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Aid organization provides $1.5 million for post-earthquake recovery in Buenaventura, advocating for structural change in the process.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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A trade workshop has been convened in Douala, providing financial support for trade initiatives, involving Cameroon and Open Society Foundations.Some support2 reports
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An organization partnered with Open Society Foundations for a retreat focused on discussing regional security issues in West Africa.Some support2 reports
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Concern raised regarding the financialization of politics across the African continent.Some support2 reports
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Human Rights Watch and Open Society Foundations are focusing on the protection of human rights.Some support1 report
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Around Open Society Foundations this week
News at the entities that move Open Society Foundations most-
George Soros StructuralGeorge Soros's strategy is reported to be targeting judicial institutions.Moves Open Society Foundations
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Scott Bessent StructuralHigh-level talks regarding trade, AI, and geopolitical issues are underway, with market analysts commenting on yuan strength and policy.Moves Open Society Foundations
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Accra Shared contextA conference will be held in Accra.Moves Open Society Foundations
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DRC TransactionalInvolvement in the DRC war contributed to the economic collapse of Zimbabwe in 2010.Moves Open Society Foundations
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West Africa OperationalGeographic locations face specific connectivity risks involving the Red Sea and West Africa.Moves Open Society Foundations
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Millennium Development Authority OperationalThe Millennium Challenge Corporation and Millennium Development Authority are discussing future economic cooperation in Ghana and assessing its track record.Moves Open Society Foundations
Connections
The 17 strongest of 36, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
George Soros Structural
George Soros provided financial support to the Open Society Foundations, which subsequently faced operational and oversight challenges.
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Scott Bessent Structural
A regulatory review of the foundation's tax-exempt status is currently underway.
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Buenaventura Operational
Open Society Foundations provides aid efforts intended to strengthen local authorities in Buenaventura.
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Cameroon Transactional
Open Society Foundations provided financial support for a trade workshop in Cameroon.
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DRC Transactional
Open Society Foundations provided funding for research concerning green mineral endowments in the DRC.
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Colombia Transactional
Open Society Foundations provided $1.5 million to Colombia for post-earthquake recovery.
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Tanzania Transactional
Open Society Foundations funded research related to green mineral endowments in Tanzania.
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South Africa Transactional
Open Society Foundations provided funding for research concerning green mineral endowments in South Africa.
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Human Rights Watch Mentioned together
Both organizations share a focus on the common goal of protecting human rights globally.
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Accra Shared context
Accra served as the location and operational base for a conference organized by the Open Society Foundations.
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West Africa Operational
The entities are actively partnered to discuss regional security issues during a retreat.
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United Nations General Assembly Shared context
Open Society Foundations engages in activities within the context of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Millennium Development Authority Operational
MiDA coordinates engagement with Open Society Foundations as part of global philanthropic institutions.
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Zambia Transactional
OSF provided funding for research focused on green mineral endowments within Zambia.
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Pedro Abramovay Mentioned together
A aligns with the mission of B, advocating for systemic change in the recovery process.
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Osman Kavala Structural
Osman Kavala served as a former board member of the Open Society Foundations.
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Africa Shared context
Open Society Foundations expresses concern over the financialization of politics in Africa.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
3 events- Aid organization provides $1.5 million for post-earthquake recovery in Buenaventura, advocating for structural change in the process.
- A trade workshop has been convened in Douala, providing financial support for trade initiatives, involving Cameroon and Open Society Foundations.
- An organization partnered with Open Society Foundations for a retreat focused on discussing regional security issues in West Africa.