Initiated by Krytyka Polityczna, an Open Society Foundations grantee, the letter states that criminalization of drug possession does not help to decrease illicit drug consumption. George Soros launched his philanthropic work in South Africa in 1979. He brings a strong vision of where we are going, drawing on a broad range of experience that convinced both me and the members of the Global Board that he is ideally suited to this role.”. In his six years as Director of U.S. Programs, LaMarche has supervised the foundation’s U.S. giving and developed diverse and innovative programs to promote open society, including efforts to reform the justice system, engage inner-city youth with debate, media and after-school programs, and promote campaign finance reform, care of the dying and reproductive rights. Prior to that, he was the executive director of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2013, assistant to the president and director of the White House Office of Political Affairs from 2009 to 2011, and the national political director for Obama’s 2008 election campaign. “Leading this extraordinary institution and working with so many talented people who have committed their lives to social justice is inspiring. Christopher Stone is the Open Society Foundations president. The Open Society Foundations today announced the appointment of Patrick Gaspard as president, effective January 1, 2018. NEW YORK—Patrick Gaspard has announced his decision to step down as president at the end of the year. Senator Tim Kaine, Rep. Liz Cheney, Rep. Mike Waltz, and Stephen Biegun to discuss America’s Global Soft Power Future as part of the McCain Institute’s # SedonaForum21. Malloch-Brown will take over effective January 1. The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. Also see the similarly named Open Society Foundations (nonprofit). Today at 4pm EDT: Open Society President Mark Malloch-Brown joins U.S. George Soros's Open Society Foundation said on Monday it would cease operations in Turkey, days after President Tayyip Erdogan accused the … The Open Society Foundations has budgeted $130 million to soften the economic blow of the coronavirus and confront the threat of authoritarian responses to the pandemic by nations around the world. “I have known and worked closely with Mark for more than three decades, from supporting opposition to the Pinochet regime in Chile, to bringing relief to the people of Sarajevo and Bosnia, to setting up the International Crisis group together,” said Soros. My commitment now will be to re-enter the world of politics and ideas, where I can continue the struggle against oppression everywhere.”. Gaspard also was the executive vice president and political director for the Service Employees International Union. © 2021 Open Society Foundations, some rights reserved. This was followed by several foundations in the region to help countries move away from communism. George Soros is the founder and chair of the Open Society Foundations. Mission. Gaspard brought to Open Society a wealth of experience both inside and outside government. The president of George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, Patrick Gaspard, will resign, opening the way for him to take a possible position in the … He began his career as a journalist at The Economist. He has given away more than $32 billion of his personal fortune to fund the Open Society Foundations’ work around the world. George Soros, the founder and chair of the Open Society Foundations, began his philanthropic work in 1979, funding scholarships for Black African university students in South Africa and for East European dissidents to study in the West. Every year the Open Society Foundations give thousands of grants to groups and individuals that work on the issues we focus on—promoting tolerance, transparency, and open debate. On May 28, 1984, Soros signed a contract between the Soros Foundation (New York) and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the founding document of the Soros Foundation Budapest. . “This is a mission unlike any other,” said Gaspard. https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/open-society-foundations Stefanie Loos, Redux for the Open Society Foundations Mark Malloch-Brown has been named president of the Open Society Foundations. It was an exhilarating experience, especially so because I repeatedly discovered great projects that I had no other way of knowing about. Open Society Foundations, New York, New York. “His dedication to those challenging power is precisely why I invited Patrick to join Open Society. Patrick Gaspard, the president of the Open Society Foundations, said in an interview that the group believed the investment was about harnessing the … New York, Sept. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We were surprised by President Nayib Bukele’s references to the Open Society Foundations’ work in … Under his capable leadership, the Open Society Foundations have emerged stronger than ever. New York, Sept. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We were surprised by President Nayib Bukele's references to the Open Society Foundations' work in … NEW YORK—The Open Society Foundations are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Wilett as chief of staff to Open Society President Patrick Gaspard, effective August 20. Read the latest from our staff, grantees, and partners about how we’re working around the world to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. LONDON (Reuters) - The Open Society Foundations, an organisation founded by billionaire George Soros, called on Tuesday for the immediate release of a … But it has also reaffirmed my faith in the people—our staff and grantees—who are working tirelessly to build a better, more just, more open world.”. Former U.S. ambassador to South Africa to lead global philanthropic work. “Mark is deeply familiar with Open Society’s work and shares my vision of a political philanthropy that is focused and prepared for the future.”“I am deeply honored and humbled by the trust George has placed in me, and I am committed to working with him to make sure we stay faithful to his original vision and values for the Foundations,” said Malloch-Brown. Instead, what is needed is the partnership of activists, government, and the nonprofit sector, collaborating over time and space in unity and solidarity. Under his capable leadership, the Open Society Foundations have emerged stronger than ever. Sanctions on both Myanmar and China, for example, can have an impact in mitigating abuses, albeit in different ways. Patrick Gaspard, president of the Open Society Foundations, says that all grant commitments for the current year will be honored and that money for the emergency fund came from unallocated sections of the grant budgets. Prior to that, he was the executive director of the Democratic National Committee from 2011 to 2013, assistant to the president and director of the White House Office of Political Affairs from 2009 to 2011, and the national political director for Obama for America in 2008. A $130 million commitment by the Open Society Foundations to respond to the coronavirus has drawn criticism from hundreds of the philanthropy’s own employees, … Gaspard also was the executive vice president and political director for the Service Employees International Union, one of the largest U.S. unions. I look forward to a strong partnership with our Board, particularly our Deputy Chair Alexander Soros, as we continue our work to reshape the Foundations to confront the new threats to democracy.”. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. The investor George Soros founded the Open Society Foundations, which last year reported a $20.5 billion endowment. Succeeding him as president will be Mark Malloch-Brown, the former UN deputy secretary‐general and UK minister, who currently serves on the Foundations’ Global … “I am honored to follow Patrick Gaspard and build on what he has begun. Our President Emeritus Aryeh Neier argues that they still can. He served as UN deputy secretary‐general and chief of staff under Kofi Annan. Gaspard will oversee a 2018 budget of more than one billion dollars at the Open Society Foundations, which support human rights, justice, and access to public health and education in more than 140 countries. Previously, he was administrator of the UN Development Program. During his three-year tenure, he confronted significant threats to open societies around the globe, including the rise of authoritarian regimes and the spread of the COVID-19 virus worldwide. Gaspard, who has served on the Hungarian-born billionaire’s foundation for three years, announced Friday that he will step down at the end of the year, Open Society said. Read the latest from our staff, grantees, and partners about how we’re working around the world to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. He has managed day-to-day operations of the Foundations since September. Mark Malloch-Brown, former top UN official and Open Society Global Board member, to succeed Gaspard as president. This year has given me a deep introduction to the challenges we face. MORTON H. HALPERIN Morton H. Halperin is a Senior Advisor This is what I worked to do at Open Society. Succeeding him as president will be Mark Malloch-Brown, the former UN deputy secretary‐general and UK minister, who currently serves on the Foundations’ Global Board. © 2021 Open Society Foundations, some rights reserved. “I am delighted to have Patrick as leader of the Foundations,” said George Soros, chairman and founder of the Open Society Foundations. Morton H Halperin, Open Society Foundations, Office of the President Department, Department Member. He has managed day … Open Society Foundations unterstützt das Internationale Netzwerk investigativer Journalisten (ICIJ). Under his capable leadership, the Open Society Foundations have emerged stronger than ever. 1.7M likes. Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58w9iZnM8eE Learn more about George Soros His area of expertise is criminal justice reform, and he is an international expert in this area. Gaspard joined Open Society in January 2017 as vice president, working with outgoing president Chris Stone to oversee program work and advocacy. This year, Gaspard conceptualized and stewarded Open Society’s contribution of $220 million in grants to build power in Black communities, and $200 million in global investments that included support for essential workers and other communities hit hard by COVID-19. The president of George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, Patrick Gaspard, will resign, opening the way for him to take a possible position in the Biden administration. I have great admiration for the way he led the Foundations in a world beset by illiberalism, and I applaud him.”“It has been a profound honor to lead this organization,” said Gaspard. Succeeding him as president will be Mark Malloch-Brown, the former UN deputy secretary‐general and UK minister, who currently serves on the Foundations’ Global Board. Today, his Foundations fund groups and projects in … Malloch-Brown will take over effective January 1. Every year the Open Society Foundations give thousands of grants to groups and individuals that work on the issues we focus on—promoting tolerance, transparency, and open debate. justsecurity.org He took over the role of president on an acting basis when Stone announced his intention to step down at the end of this year. He covered Africa and Asia as minister of state in the UK’s Foreign Office during Gordon Brown’s premiership. In my first year as president of Open Society, I made a point of visiting each of the national and regional foundations, meeting with their boards, their staff, and some local partners. He is also highly experienced in the leadership and governance of non profit organisations. https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/open-society-policy-center “Fundamental social change doesn’t customarily occur in a revolutionary moment. Gaspard was previously the U.S. ambassador to South Africa from 2013 to 2016. “And I am deeply honored to be confirmed in this role by George Soros and the Global Board. Colin Miller was an Open Society Presidential Fellow from 2017 to 2019. He’s the former United Nations deputy secretary-general and minister of state in Britain. “From his work as a union organizer to his political leadership during the Obama administration to his role as U.S. ambassador to South Africa, Patrick has been a champion of all rights: whether for workers, for women, or for underserved groups,” said George Soros, founder and chair of the Foundations. For decades, George Soros and the Open Society Foundations have supported the movements against bigoted drug policies and systemic racism—from education to criminal justice to … Some of the response, such as $20 million allocated to New York City for a … NEW YORK—The Open Society Foundations today announced the appointment of Patrick Gaspard as president, effective January 1, 2018. A number of prominent public figures, including former president of Poland Aleksander Kwasniewski and sociologist Zygmunt Bauman, have called for the liberalization of Polish drug laws. 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