Friedrich Ebert Stiftung

The FES has representation in 70 countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. It also has 33 offices in Western Europe, Japan, USA, CIS countries and Central and South-East Europe.
In developing countires they seek to promote peace, democratisation, improve political, economic and social conditions, reinforce free trade unions, gain recognition of human rights, develope independent media structures and facilitate regional and worldwide cooperation.
In rich countries it promotes the dialogue between democratic forces trying to bring a balance of interests, resolve conflicts and draw up policy options.