Strengthening democracy around the world

Strengthening democracy around the world

Strong democracies are good for security, economic growth, and human development. Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK public body dedicated to strengthening democracy around the world. Through our programmes, expertise, and international partnerships, we help solve problems of democracy so that democracies can address challenges – from climate change to corruption.

44,000 people participate in our programmes

More than 44,000 people participated in our 64 locally-led programmes in 2024-2025, helping to make sure political systems can serve everyone’s needs and resolve differences without violence.

We work in 58 countries and territories

We worked across 58 countries and territories to help address problems people face, build long-term democratic resilience, and enable closer collaboration in addressing global challenges. 

We engage almost 4,500 parliamentarians

In 2024-2025, we engaged with 4,463 parliamentarians globally, building partnerships and strong relationships with leaders and decision-makers across the world.

Themes we work on

We are supporting parliaments to check how governments spend public money and assess the impact of legislation.

We support electoral integrity, by encouraging reforms that contribute to free and fair elections and organising election observation.

Our environmental democracy programmes help bring about the action needed to address climate change.

Our work on inclusion focuses on the political participation and leadership of young people, LGBT+ people, and persons with disabilities.

We help to open up access to decision-making, from helping parliaments speak to citizens to advising on citizens' assemblies.

We support women leaders to fully and equally participate in decision-making, an essential step in bringing about better outcomes for everyone - including women and girls.