The Open Society Fund Prague supports the development of an open society and promotes systemic changes that help to strengthen democracy in the Czech Republic. It is a part of the international network called the Open Society Foundations, which was founded by American investor and philanthropist George Soros and today is active in more than 70 countries around the world. OSF Prague encourages non-governmental non-profit organizations, civic initiatives, and individuals to actively influence conditions in their region and in their country. The foundation finances non-governmental organizations and implements projects promoting human rights, transparency, equal opportunities and other areas that help to develop an open and democratic society. Between 1992 and 2014, OSF distributed more than 1.24 billion crowns for more than 9,300 projects. Current Programs: Otakar Motejl Fund Education and Youth Let´s Give (Wo)men a Chance Active Role of the Czech Republic in the European Union Journalism Award