Weak institutions and unaccountable governments disrupt people’s lives, sow mistrust, and lead to inequality, poverty, civil unrest, and global instability.
The Skoll Foundation supports social innovations that promote effective governance, strengthen democratic institutions, and advance global security. The governance they seek puts people first, pursues accountability, and protects human rights for all.
Pro-Democracy Reform
In anticipation of attacks on the trustworthiness of the 2020 election, Issue One launched the Count Every Vote Campaign in October 2020.
It was able to break through a highly partisan media environment, which demonstrated the value of the message.
Community-Based Power Building
Running the largest digital friends and family GOTV effort for Black Americans in 2020, PushBlack sent 5.7 million GOTV messages direct to subscribers, prompting the sharing of 230 million voting messages that reached 70 percent of Black adults online. This resulted in an estimated 748,000 marginal votes generated.
VoteRunLead launched RUN/51 to help increase the number of women running for and serving in state legislatures, starting in three pilot states—Minnesota, Georgia, and New York.
Supporting Democracy Entrepreneurs
Fair Count deployed a data-driven approach to supporting a more complete 2020 census, a more fair 2021 redistricting cycle, and a more representative electorate in 2022 and beyond.
Five social innovators from around the globe drive justice, equity, and stronger democracies, healthcare, climate action, and inclusive economic growth PALO ALTO, Calif., April 4, 2023—The Skoll Foundation has announced…
Protect Democracy Project
Grant support for the programs and operations of Protect Democracy Project.