About This Program
The Special Initiatives program was established to develop a set of global grant-giving projects that build upon the Soros network’s strengths in promoting human rights and accountability.
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Access to Information
The Initiative on Access to Information seeks to support civil society efforts to promote the adoption of national freedom of information legislation and encourage the demand for, and use of, information obtained through these laws.
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Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Fund provides support for projects that seek to reduce the use of pretrial detention and increase access to justice, especially for the most vulnerable in society.
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Disability Rights
The OSI Disability Rights Initiative seeks to address discrimination against people with disabilities and promote their inclusion in society by supporting a rights-based approach to disability.
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Journalist Training
The Fund for Journalist Training supports programs for media professionals on a range of topics, such as public health, fiscal accountability and budget transparency, rule of law and international justice, the environment.
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