IFES currently operates in new and developing democracies in more than 20 countries. Since it s founding in 1987, it has worked with election assistance and democratic development in more than 100 countries. IFES international professionals ensure that democracy solutions are home grown. Every IFES project team partners with local organizations, and local personnel staff every project. Whether establishing a civic education project in Bishkek or a new independent election authority in Iraq, IFES professionals work closely with local networks to deliver expertise that fits the needs of the country or client, thus ensuring that the benefit of assistance lasts far beyond the life of the project. From Haiti to Liberia to Afghanistan, IFES professionals provide technical assistance throughout many areas of democracy development. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C.