> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://policy-advocacy.gfmd.info/actors-1/institutions-and-other-organisations/open-internet-for-democracy.md).

# Open Internet for Democracy

The [**Open Internet for Democracy**](https://openinternet.global/) project is a collaborative initiative by the Center for International Private Enterprise **(**[**CIPE**](https://www.cipe.org/)**)**, the National Democratic Institute **(**[**NDI**](https://www.ndi.org/)**)**, and the Center for International Media Assistance **(**[**CIMA**](https://www.cima.ned.org/)**)**. It is endeavoring to build a network of open Internet advocates who champion the democratic values and principles that should guide the future development of the Internet.

* [**Apply**](https://openinternet.global/open-internet-leaders) to be an Open Internet Leader
* Democratic [**Principles**](https://openinternet.global/read-principles) for an Open Internet