Brazil's Democracy Needs a Strong Civil Society.
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Building democratic resilience requires more than funding.
It requires people.
We are building a community of Brazilians and friends of Brazil who care about democracy, civic participation, and the future of democratic societies.
Whether you are a Brazilian living in the United States, a member of the broader Brazilian diaspora, or simply someone who believes in democratic values, you can help us protect Brazilian democracy from the challenge of authoritarianism.
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The organizations we support are doing the difficult work of engaging citizens, defending democratic norms, and strengthening participation where it matters most.
Your contribution helps make that work possible.
By supporting Action for Democracy, you help strengthen independent civic organizations working to ensure that democracy remains vibrant, participatory, and resilient.
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Together, we can help ensure that democracy in Brazil remains strong for generations to come.
What Action for Democracy Does in Brazil
Brazil's democracy has proven resilient - but resilience should never be taken for granted.
In recent years, Brazil has experienced intense political polarization, attacks on democratic institutions, disinformation campaigns, political violence, and efforts to undermine trust in elections. At the same time, millions of Brazilians have continued to organize, vote, advocate, and defend democratic values.
Democracy is strongest when citizens participate.
As Brazil approaches another critical electoral cycle, supporting independent democratic organizations has never been more important.
That is why Action for Democracy partners with organizations across Brazil that are helping citizens participate in public life, engage with democratic institutions, and build stronger, more resilient communities.
This includes initiatives that:
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Increase voter participation and civic engagement
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Reach underrepresented communities
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Combat disinformation and political manipulation
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Strengthen democratic culture and public trust
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Encourage informed participation in elections
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Build long-term democratic resilience
Our approach is simple:
Local organizations understand their communities best.
Our role is to help them expand their reach, strengthen their impact, and connect with a broader democratic movement.
Our Impact in Brazil
Democracy is strengthened by local action.
Over the past 4 years, Action for Democracy has partnered with Brazilian civil society organizations working to increase civic participation, engage underrepresented communities, and strengthen democratic resilience.
Together, our partners have:
📈 Helped organizations reach more than 30 million people through voter engagement and civic participation initiatives on social media.
🗳️ Financed targeted campaigns to reduce the abstention of youth and women resulting in more than 5 million young voters registered—largest youth electorate in decades.
🌎 Funded delegation of 20 Brazilian civil society leaders to Washington, DC to advocate for early recognition of election results.
💡 Developed innovative approaches to counter disinformation, strengthen democratic culture, and encourage informed participation.
These numbers tell only part of the story.
Behind every project are citizens who became more engaged, communities that gained a stronger voice, and organizations that were able to expand their impact at critical moments for Brazilian democracy.
As Brazil approaches another important electoral cycle, the need for a strong, independent civil society remains as urgent as ever.
Partner Spotlight
QUID
Action for Democracy supported Quid to organize a social media campaign to mobilize the vote of young and women voters ahead of the 2022 general election in Brazil. Our support helped them expand technical capabilities and overall reach, ultimately contributing to the largest youth electorate in decades.
Washington Brazil Office
With our assistance, the Washington Brazil Office held a successful delegation to Washington, DC bringing 19 civil society leaders to meet with high-level government officials from the executive and legislative branches along with diplomatic missions from other countries in the Americas. The international pressure helped secure a peaceful transition of power in Brazil.
Open Call for Brazilian Civil Society Organizations
Action for Democracy is currently accepting applications through our Brazil Open Call.
The program provides grants of up to USD 50,000 to support organizations working on electoral empowerment, civic participation, and democratic engagement during an important period for Brazilian democracy.
Are you part of a Brazilian civil society organization?
Apply now and learn more about eligibility requirements.
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Are You a Brazilian Living Abroad?
Make Your Voice Heard.
One of the most powerful ways to support democracy in Brazil is to vote.
Brazilian citizens living abroad can vote in presidential elections and play an important role in shaping the country's future, regardless of where they live.
Whether you have been living abroad for months or decades, your vote remains an important connection to Brazil's democratic future.
👉 Learn more about voting abroad: https://international.tse.jus.br/en/elections/voters-abroad
Democracy depends on participation. If you are eligible to vote, make a plan to cast your ballot - and encourage friends and family to do the same.
Your vote is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to help shape Brazil's future.