Pacto pela Democracia wins the Skoll Award 2025 for its innovative work in defending democracy

PALO ALTO, California, March 24, 2025 — Pacto pela Democracia was announced this Monday (24) as one of the five organizations awarded the Skoll Award 2025, granted by the Skoll Foundation.

The prestigious award highlights organizations worldwide that drive transformative social change to create a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous society for all. The winners will receive their awards at the 2025 Skoll Award for Social Innovation ceremony, which will take place on Thursday, April 3, at the New Theatre in Oxford, United Kingdom. In addition to Pacto pela Democracia, this year’s recipients include Healthy Learners, EarthEnable, Apis & Heritage Capital Partners (A&H), and the Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC).

“This award reinforces the importance of the work carried out by Pacto's network, coordinating and strengthening Brazil’s democratic ecosystem through a nonpartisan and ideologically diverse coalition, fully committed to defending and reinforcing our country’s democratic system. We now face the challenge of sharing our experience, methodologies, and inspiring social actors worldwide while becoming a key player in strengthening the global pro-democracy movement,” says Flávia Pellegrino, Executive Director of Pacto pela Democracia.

Don Gips, CEO of the Skoll Foundation, emphasized that we are living through a time of profound transformations and that, in moments of crisis, organizations like Pacto pela Democracia are fundamental in driving social innovations that address the world’s most pressing challenges. "These leaders show us that, while the world may feel fragmented, healing and lasting progress are possible when we work together across issues, sectors, geographies, and ideologies," said Gips. "As global challenges multiply, the 2025 Skoll Awardees continue to meet the moment with determination, innovation, and optimism for our collective future," added Marla Blow, President and COO of the Skoll Foundation.

About Pacto pela Democracia

Founded in 2018, Pacto pela Democracia is a coalition of over 200 Brazilian civil society organizations dedicated to defending and strengthening democracy. By mobilizing and strategically engaging with public authorities, Pacto has become a national and international reference in democracy and the rule of law, while also fostering dialogue, pluralism, and civic participation.

About Skoll Foundation
The Skoll Foundation catalyzes transformational social change by investing in, connecting, and championing social entrepreneurs and innovators who together advance bold and equitable solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.