Open Estonia Foundation

The Open Estonia Foundation (OEF) is a non-governmental not-for-profit public benefit foundation established in 1990 with the support of the philanthropist George Soros. The foundation is based in Tallinn, Estonia, and is affiliated with the global Open Society Foundations (OSF) network. OEF's goal is to help build open society in Estonia and other countries. Over the past 20 years the foundation's initiatives have ranged from school reforms to contemporary art and legal reforms. Today our focus is on strengthening open governance and civil society and reinforcing the principles of participatory democracy. Our activities are driven by a vision of democracy, civil society, social responsibility and equal opportunities in democratic decision-making processes. We run and support initiatives to advance openness and democracy in decision-making processes, and inclusive civil dialogue in society. We help shape and advocate public policies and actions that assure greater justice in society Currently, we are also the Estonian Fund Operators of the Active Citizens Fund.