About the Open Society FoundationsOpen Society FoundationsOSF_1660ea1c-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2aInvestor and philanthropist George Soros established the Open Society Foundations, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. Our activities have grown to encompass the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Each foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities._1660ec06-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2aTo build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens._1660ecc4-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2aPublic PoliciesShape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights._1660edd2-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2a1_1660ee68-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2aInitiativesImplement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. _1660eeea-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2a2Local Communities_1660ef76-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2aAlliancesBuild alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. _1660f002-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2a3_1660f08e-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2aMarginalized CommunitiesProtect and improve the lives of people in marginalized communities._1660f124-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2a4Marginalized Communities_1660f1c4-1c07-11e0-9e51-b4447a64ea2a2011-01-09http://www.soros.org/aboutOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net