The Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation is an international charitable organization that is part of the George Soros Foundation. The organization began working in Russia in 1995, it assisted in the purchase of equipment for educational institutions, in the acquisition of libraries, provided grants to Russian scientists and researchers, collaborated with human rights organizations such as Memorial, Agora, Committee against Torture, NGOs and independent media.

Name
Open Society Assistance Foundation
Field of activity
NPO's support

Recognitions

Status
Undesirable organization
Year of recognition
2015
Inclusion date
26.11.2015
Reason for recognition
Open Society Foundation has been deemed an "undesirable" organization because according to the Prosecutor General's Office, it poses a threat to the foundations of the constitutional system of Russia and the security of the state. It is believed that one of the unofficial reasons is the Foundation's support for the "Memorial".

Chronology

  1. Addition to the list: Undesirable organization
Charitable Activities

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