CSDI is dedicated to fostering dialogues and illuminating paths to progress.
Exploring solutions vital to a healthy democratic society.
CSDI is dedicated to fostering dialogues and contributing to public health, education, democracy, and human rights. The Center commits itself to supporting public deliberation, promoting understanding of contemporary problems, and supporting the academic and practical explorations of solutions vital to the longevity of a healthy democratic society. Through its involvement with scholarly publications, academic gatherings, and support of humanitarian projects, CSDI aims to clarify the fundamental challenges faced by democratic societies around the world and illuminate paths to progress.
Arts &
Education
Over the years, CSDI has generously supported various academic institutions, including the University of California in Los Angeles, the Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy, the University of Southern California, and multiple projects at Johns Hopkins University. With this support, the Center furthers its mission to foster and encourage dialogues, discussions, and contributions to public health, democracy, and human rights.
CSDI offers significant support to humanitarian causes, both domestically and abroad. Focusing primarily on historically disenfranchised groups and humanitarian crises CSDI is involved with groups like Human Rights Watch and The International Refugee Assistance Program. CSDI is also dedicated to supporting issues of public health and supports the work of the Los Angeles Free Clinic, the Venice Family Clinic, and the French Foundation for Alzheimer’s to support this mission.
The Center's activities are not limited to its historical roots; instead, they extend into contemporary society, ensuring that the spirit of informed discourse and critical thinking endures. Through contributions to research institutes such as the Brookings Institution, InterAmerican Dialogue, Los Angeles World Affairs Council, New America, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the United States Institute of Peace, and others, CSDI aims to facilitate conversations and gatherings of both academic and social importance. CSDI goes on to leverage the insights of scholars shared during such conversations to inform CSDI‘s areas of focus and support.
Humanitarian Support
& Public Health
CSDI contributes to youth education in art and music as part of its commitment to nurturing future generations in the spirit of democratic values. As part of this commitment, CSDI is engaged with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and The Music Center Foundation. The Center’s work is a testament to the enduring importance of open dialogue, thoughtful discussion, and active participation in shaping democratic institutions.
