Our themes

The work of our foundation is based on the tenets of liberal political philosophy. For the 2008 and 2011 period our work will focus on the following main topics:

Freedom and Property – private property and its protection by the rule of law are vital for achieving prosperity and economic growth and, beyond that, for a self-confident civil society. Contrary to a widespread prejudice, the protection of private property is especially useful to the poorer social groups, allowing them to escape poverty through their own efforts. This is why, in all our project countries, we stand up for better protection of property.

Freedom and Civil Society – active citizens and their voluntary associations are the heart of a free civil society. Only they, rather than state bureaucracies, can turn freedom into a living experience and guarantee it in the long run. This is why we support our partner organisations in their efforts to empower people and help them take up their own responsibilities.

Freedom and the Rule of Law – only a state governed by the rule of law can reliably fulfil the core tasks it should perform: to protect the freedom, the safety and the property of all people. Today, even in Western democracies, there is a tendency to thoughtlessly sacrifice rule of law principles for the sake of other objectives. It is the duty of a liberal foundation to defend these principles which are the basis of a free society.