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STAY UP TO DATE: The Effects of the US Foreign Aid Freeze on Freedom House

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As authoritarians grow bolder and their crackdowns on dissent more vigorous, the needs of those on the front lines of the fight for freedom are greater than ever. Drawing upon our expertise and that of our global network, Freedom House works with partners around the world to hold governments accountable and provide support to human rights defenders so they can continue the struggle for freedom.


We are proud to partner with a range of allies, including foundations, corporations, public interest groups, democratic governments, and people like you who share our values and tireless pursuit of democracy and freedom. Your support helps sustain ongoing projects and jump-starts innovative pilot initiatives that keep us at the forefront of the fight against authoritarianism. Together, we can achieve lasting democratic change.


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Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people. We speak out against rapidly changing and complex threats to freedom and empower citizens to exercise their fundamental rights. We employ a multifaceted strategy that combines straightforward analysis and reports, advocacy to policymakers worldwide, and direct support to frontline advocates, journalists, lawyers, and others.

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Freedom House welcomes donations by check. You may mail in a check donation to the following address:

Freedom House, Inc.
Attn: Development Department
1850 M Street NW, 11th FL
Washington, DC 20036

Wire and ACH Transfers

Wire and ACH transfer donations can be made to the following institution:

Citibank, N.A.
1225 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 800-2458

Account Name:           Freedom House, Inc.
Private Account:          15026272
Routing/ABA #:           254070116
Swift Code:                  CITIUS33

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Brokerage Firm:          Merrill Lynch
Account Title:              Freedom House
Account Number:        7WD-02907
Merrill Lynch DTC:      8862

Contact:                       Brendan Guilday/ +1 (202) 659-7287

Please email [email protected] with the number and type of shares that you are donating so that we can attribute them to you.

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Your legacy gift is one of the most personal, impactful ways to ensure that our shared vision of defending democracy and freedom around the world carries on for future generations.

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Freedom House is proud to work with companies and business leaders that use their positions as intellectual and economic drivers to promote and defend freedom and democracy in the world. 

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The Michael J. Abramowitz Fund for Freedom in the World will help Freedom House ensure the vitality of our flagship report and innovate to meet the challenges to democracy ahead. It will support activities that help ensure Freedom in the World reaches more people, advances policies to strengthen democracy, and identifies new threats to freedom.

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Under the Fred Hiatt Program, Freedom House will work to secure the release of political prisoners, support their families, and promote democratic freedoms by raising awareness about authoritarian regimes that detain human rights defenders, journalists, and prodemocracy activists.

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Freedom House is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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If you experience problems with any of these methods, or wish to discuss alternative payment arrangements, please contact the Development Department at [email protected] or call 202-747-7000.

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Freedom House Needs Your Support

Freedom House’s work was severely impacted by the US freeze on foreign aid earlier this year. Thanks to supporters like you, our efforts to expand and defend freedom continue. We need your support today to help sustain our work in 2026 and beyond. Donate now.

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