Friends of the European Foundation for Democracy

the Friends of the European Foundation for Democracy (fefd) contributes grants to the European Foundation for Democracy (efd), a brussels-based non-profit organization dedicated to upholding europe's fundamental principles of individual freedom and equality of all citizens. These principles are being challenged by rapid social change due to immigration, increasing intolerance, and the growing influence of extremist ideologies worldwide.efd works with grassroots activists, media, policy experts and government officials throughout europe to identify constructive responses to these challenges. Its programs focus on influencing the public debate and government policies in europe through advocacy, research and strategic communications to ensure that the values of individual liberty, religious tolerance and pluralism remain the basis for its increasingly diverse cultures to live together peacefully.