About Us

Projects for Democracy (PfD) is an emerging non-governmental organization dedicated to combating corruption and promoting democracy, the rule of law, and transparency in Colombia. PfD evolved from the Cartagena Honesta Corporation, established in 1999, which played a vital role in denouncing and auditing corruption in public procurement.

Under the leadership of William Dau, PfD seeks to expand anti-corruption initiatives in a broader and more structured way, leveraging a legacy of activism and significant administrative and judicial changes in Cartagena to replicate it in other Colombian cities, especially those permeated with anti-democratic practices that affect citizen participation and are not transparent.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen democracy, the rule of law, citizen participation and transparency, curbing corruption at all levels of society.

Our Vision

We want to live in a world where universal rights and sustainable development are guaranteed for all societies, where all citizens can thrive and are free from the consequences of corruption on the development of nations.

Our Principles

The principles on which the Projects For Democracy (PfD) corporation is based are:

Citizen Participation: Promote and facilitate active citizen participation in democratic processes, fostering inclusive dialogue and collaboration among diverse sectors of society.

Transparency and Accountability: Advocate for transparency in all activities and decisions, and ensure accountability for both public authorities and organizations themselves.

Human Rights and Social Justice: Defend and promote universal human rights, including equitable access to justice and equal opportunities for all members of society.

Pluralism and Tolerance: Value the diversity of opinions, cultures, and beliefs, and promote an environment of mutual respect and tolerance toward all people, regardless of their ethnic origin, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

Civic Education and Empowerment: Promote civic education programs that strengthen citizens' knowledge and active participation in democratic processes, and foster the empowerment of marginalized communities.

Electoral Integrity: Working to guarantee integrity and fairness in electoral processes, combating corruption, fraud, and all forms of political manipulation.

International Collaboration and Cooperation: Fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing with other national and international organizations that share our democratic values ​​and objectives.

Innovation and Technology: Responsibly using technology and innovation to strengthen democracy, promoting transparency, citizen participation, and accountability.

Resistance to Authoritarianism and Defense of Democracy: Committing to resisting all forms of authoritarianism and defending democracy as the best system to guarantee freedom, justice, and the well-being of all citizens.