NED Grants in Hong Kong in 2008

According to the NED Annual Report for 2008, the following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed by the NED for programs in Hong Kong:

American Center for International Labor Solidarity
$125,456
To foster freedom of association and other worker rights in China and Hong Kong. Local partners will seek to strengthen civil society by building members’ advocacy capacity, expanding the current labor union base, encouraging the participation of unions and their members in democratic processes, strengthening a migrant workers assistance network, and increasing union members’ access to legal assistance and knowledge of labor law.

Civic Exchange 
$59,967*
To engage the public in discussion of governance reforms. Civic Exchange will carry out a diverse program of research and public education on key topics related to universal suffrage and electoral and constitutional reform.

Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor
$170,000*
To raise the standards of human rights protection and democratic representation in Hong Kong. The Monitor will carry out human rights reporting, casework, campaigning, and public education drawing local and international attention to civil and human rights developments in Hong Kong.

NED Annual Report 2008 – Grants to China (Hong Kong)

NED Annual Report 2008 – Grants to China (Hong Kong)

NED Grants in Hong Kong in 2007

According to the NED Annual Report for 2007, the following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed by the NED for programs in Hong Kong:

American Center for International Labor Solidarity
$135,000
To foster freedom of association and other worker rights in China and Hong Kong. Local partners will seek to strengthen civil society by expanding the current labor union base, encouraging the participation of unions and their members in democratic processes, strengthening a migrant workers assistance network, and increasing union members’ access to legal assistance and knowledge of labor law.

Civic Exchange
$64,983*
To engage the public in discussion of governance reforms. Civic Exchange will carry out a diverse program of research and public education on key topics related to universal suffrage and electoral and constitutional reform.

Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor
$170,000*
To raise the standards of human rights protection and democratic representation. The Monitor will carry out human rights reporting, casework, campaigning, and public education drawing local and international attention to civil and human rights developments in Hong Kong.

NED Annual Report 2007 – Grants to China (Hong Kong)

NED Annual Report 2007 – Grants to China (Hong Kong)

NED Grants in Hong Kong in 2006

According to the NED Annual Report for 2006, the following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed by the NED for programs in Hong Kong:

American Center for International Labor Solidarity
$125,000
To foster freedom of association and other worker rights. ACILS will support local trade-union education and outreach programs, as well as a research program raising international awareness regarding the current labor-rights situation in China.

Civic Exchange
$86,000*
To engage the public in discussion of governance reforms. Civic Exchange will carry out a diverse program of research and public education on key topics related to universal suffrage and electoral and constitutional reform.

Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor
$175,000*
To raise the standards of human rights protection and democratic representation. The Monitor will carry out human rights reporting, casework, campaigning, and public education drawing local and international attention to civil and human rights developments in Hong Kong.

NED Annual Report 2006 – Grants to China (Hong Kong)

NED Annual Report 2006 – Grants to China (Hong Kong)

NED Grants in Hong Kong in 2005

According to the NED Annual Report for 2005, the following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed by the NED for programs in Hong Kong:

Civic Exchange
$45,000*
To promote informed debate on constitutional reform. Civic Exchange will carry out public opinion research and hold a public debate on models of constitutional reform, publish two papers that discuss selected reforms in mainland China and their relevance as points of reference for Hong Kong, and conduct outreach to the public on the broad spectrum of reform concerns.

Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor
$173,000*
To raise the standards of human rights protection and democratic representation. The Monitor will carry out human rights reporting, casework, campaigning, and public education drawing local and international attention to civil and human rights developments in Hong Kong.

NED Annual Report 2005 – Grants to China (Hong Kong)

NED Annual Report 2005 – Grants to China (Hong Kong)

NED Grants in Hong Kong in 2004

According to the NED Annual Report for 2004, the following US Government funds were allocated by the US Congress and dispersed by the NED for programs in Hong Kong:

Civic Exchange
$125,000*
To build support for a democratic constitution. Civic Exchange will engage the public in consideration of potential constitutional reforms and advocate that the government seek citizen approval of any proposed constitution. Activities will consist of reports on Hong Kong's functional constituency system and the role of public dialogue in political development, as well as the organization of public forums, town hall style gatherings and formal debates.

Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor
$173,280*
To carry out a broad ranging program of education and monitoring to draw local and international attention to human rights and constitutional developments in Hong Kong. The Monitor will produce educational materials, issue in-depth reports, conduct programs in conjunction with schools and civic groups, hold a human rights film festival and organize public seminars.

National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
$190,000
To strengthen political parties and support democratic activism. NDI will conduct political party consultations and training seminars; facilitate the development and publication of a multi-party public opinion poll and provide assistance in the development of voter guides in advance of the Legislative Council elections in September 2004.

National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
$50,000*
To work to improve the ability of Hong Kong civil society organizations to advocate for democratization and good governance in Hong Kong. NDI will support a Hong Kong partner to conduct a governance review and undertake a post-election assessment following the Legislative Council elections in September 2004.