From the US to Europe and beyond, authoritarian leaders are eroding accountability, distracting citizens with populist spectacle, and discarding science as a basis for sound policy.
This threat is advancing faster than our response. We need to act—boldly, urgently, and together.
OPEN is one of the few global, grassroots platforms mobilizing citizens to defend democracy.
We’re seeking $10M over the next three years to lead this fight—connecting people, exposing threats, and sparking collective action.

Imagine a thread linking far-right movements across borders—sharing strategies, narratives, and resources to gain power. OPEN will trace that thread and turn it into a web of resistance: community-driven, people-powered actions that restore freedoms and rebuild democratic resilience.
By connecting the dots between global far-right tactics, OPEN helps citizens understand how democracy is being dismantled—and what they can do to stop it.

Fighting an interconnected threat requires an ambitious, strategic response. The far right’s rise wasn’t accidental—it was methodical. Defending democracy demands the same level of long-term commitment and smart, rapid action.

 With over a decade of experience, our network is uniquely positioned to:

• Collaborate across borders

• Mobilize people at scale

• React fast to political flashpoints

• Test, adapt, and scale successful tactics

• Build trust and reach through social media

• Connect deeply with local movements

We’re launching a global collaboration across 18 countries, with plans to expand. Together, we’ll expose far-right strategies, develop targeted countermeasures, and especially engage young people—now a key target of far-right recruitment.

The goal: build global solidarity, spark a democratic revival, and share what works.

The time to act is now. OPEN is ready. Let’s defend democracy—together. Join us today!