Dr. Alvaro Salas-Castro

Dr. Alvaro Salas-Castro, President and CEO of the Reynolds Foundation, discusses the rising tide of authoritarianism and how philanthropic funding for democracy remains minimal. He highlights innovative civic education initiatives like Freedom Academies aimed at empowering future leaders. Salas-Castro addresses the need for better research and technological tools to aid activists and emphasizes the importance of building trust in communities through collaborative efforts, providing a hopeful vision for youth activists and philanthropic partnerships.

Dr. Alvaro Salas-Castro, President and CEO of the Reynolds Foundation and founder of the Democracy Lab Foundation, dives into the challenges facing democracy today. He discusses the alarming global decline in democratic values and how authoritarian regimes coordinate efforts. Alvaro highlights the limited role of philanthropy in supporting democracy and shares innovative approaches in civic education, including Freedom Academies. He emphasizes the importance of building trust among communities and envisions a future where youth and philanthropists unite for democratic renewal.