The Democratic Institute
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The Democratic Institute – Society and Education
(former IDE) is an Israeli NGO promoting a democratic culture in Israel to create meaningful social change.
The Democratic Institute is unique in that it advocates for the advancement of democratic values within all communities that operates in the public sphere.
Our Vision
We believe that each individual has the right to live a meaningful life, express his/her own uniqueness and have an equal opportunity to fulfill self-potential, while making a difference in the lives of others.
Our Principles
Four basic principles of democracy embrace our work.
The Democratic Institute works to implement these pillars in a variety of areas and communities in over 500 educational and communal institutions.
Influencing thousands of children, youth, and adults, our work is in conjunction with governmental offices, local municipalities, and academic institutions in Israel and abroad.
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Public Participation
and Local Democracy
and Local Democracy
Promoting an escorting public participation processes in organizations, and authorities.
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14 April 2022
Sigal Vasser, Lior Tal Sadeh and Heftsiba Deshen Let us imagine a society based on the following four democratic principles: dialogue, social involvement, participation
30 December 2021
What is a Democratic City? A Democratic city connects democracy to everyday life, and embraces four principles: four basic principles – Dialogue, Participatory, Social
30 August 2021
Michal Gilboa Ater | CEO, Democratic Institute The group of residents “Gevanim (shades) in Hatikva” constitutes a pilot for the Democratic Institute’s model “Gevanim