Freedom of Expression
The free flow of information and ideas is essential to healthy, progressive societies. Our work offers space for creative expression and supports efforts to ensure that media systems and policies are open and equitable.
Why It Matters
Free expression is central to all other freedoms. As change in our communities becomes more constant and as ideas, technologies and people are moving more rapidly within and among countries, our work promotes the right of all people to connect more deeply with others and find meaningful ways to participate. We do this by investing in creative and intellectual capital.
The Focus of Our Work
Our work promotes public policies that ensure equal access to all media platforms, focuses on strengthening public service media, and supports documentary films that explore the social justice issues on which the foundation focuses.
We also invest in the creative capital of underserved communities by supporting arts spaces that embrace marginalized voices and diverse audiences.
In the United States, we support religious leaders and institutions that engage in public efforts to promote justice and equity as well as media-based efforts to promote informed, diverse and necessary dialogue on the public role of religion.
All of this work focuses on developing a better-informed and engaged citizenry, and encouraging creative contributions to public participation in civic life.
| Freedom of Expression YTD | |||
| Initiative | Approved* | No. of Grants | Avg. Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $52,331,096 | 178 | |
| Supporting Diverse Arts Spaces | $22,280 | 42 | $530,476 |
| Advancing Public Service Media | $15,546 | 75 | $207,288 |
| Advancing Media Rights And Access | $10,079 | 42 | $239,988 |
| Religion In The Public Sphere | $4,425 | 19 | $232,895 |
Leadership
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Darren Walker
Vice President, Education, Creativity and Free Expression
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Orlando Bagwell
Director, Freedom of Expression
Initiatives
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