Open Society Institute: Latin America Program http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap The Latin America Program works throughout the region to create more open societies, enhance human rights protections, and encourage the implementation of economic and political policies firmly rooted in democracy. OSI Grantee Honored for New Media Excellence http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/news/verdad_20090408 VerdadAbierta.com, which examines the paramilitary side of Colombia's long civil war, was awarded the "New Media" prize from the prestigious Círculo de Periodistas de Bogota (Circle of Journalists from Bogotá). Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:46:14 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/news/verdad_20090408 2007 Activities http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/about/activities/more OSI efforts in 2007 included support for a massive public campaign to collect blood samples from families of the disappeared in Latin America. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:59:12 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/about/activities/more Strengthening Democratic Institutions http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/focus_areas/democratic The Latin America Program seeks to strengthen key democratic institutions in the region. Wed, 27 Jul 2005 13:05:18 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/focus_areas/democratic Promoting Transparency and Accountability http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/focus_areas/transparency The Latin America Program supports strengthening government transparency and the capacity of civil society organizations to hold governments accountable for their actions. Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:59:25 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/focus_areas/transparency Ensuring International Support for Open Society Goals http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/focus_areas/policy The Latin America Program carries out a range of activities and grant making aimed at fostering international support for policies that establish more open societies in Latin America. Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:18:42 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/focus_areas/policy About This Initiative http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/about The Latin America Program works throughout the region to promote greater transparency and accountability, strengthen democratic institutions, and ensure international support for open society goals. Thu, 30 Oct 2003 13:07:35 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/lap/about