The expertise hubs enrich the international profile of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. They enable joint work across regions through their focus on globally relevant policy issues. These include questions of international financial and economic policy, digital policy, security, development and human rights policy.
We are Active in over 60 Countries: The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is committed to working with all its strength for a liberal world. Our core concern is the realization of freedom and responsibility. We promote the development of democratic, market-based and constitutional structures so that more and more people can live in a liberal, democratic society.
Through the connection of EU experts, civil society, and decision makers we seek to foster open dialogue and discuss liberal policy solutions to European challenges. Together with our liberal partners, we develop formats and campaigns to promote rule of law, free markets and human rights. Moreover, we coordinate EU co-funded projects in the field of democracy support, development cooperation and human rights protection.
Through our seven offices in the MENA Region, we actively promote the political debate to support innovative liberal approaches and solutions. Our projects are liberal platforms on which the Foundation's partners from the Gulf to the Levant and the entire southern side of the Mediterranean can provide creative impulses and discuss geopolitical issues.
From our seven offices in Sub-Saharan Africa, we focus on promoting political networking. We are committed to strengthening liberalism and promoting human rights, the rule of law and the social market economy.
In North America, our focus is on the transatlantic partnership, which we see as a supporting pillar for the security and stability of Western democracies. We encourage the political debate and develop innovative liberal approaches. In Latin America we work to promote strong democratic institutions, respect for human rights and rule of law as well as promoting liberal dialogue throughout the region.
With its offices in Asia, the foundation supports programs to strengthen democratic processes, particularly free and fair elections, and transparent and accountable governance. The Foundation in the region also showcases innovation as a tool to encourage civic participation that further promotes freedom.
The 2025 expulsion of Ambassador Rasool after his remarks on U.S. race politics deepened tensions. U.S. officials’ misreading of South Africa’s reforms shows how race is weaponised in diplomacy.
The death of teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody highlights Kenya’s shrinking civic space, casting a shadow over Gen Z protests’ first anniversary and rising repression of youth activism.
On July 11, 2024, Kenya’s President Ruto fired all ministers and the Attorney General, sparing only the Prime Minister, and announced talks to broaden his government’s base.
FNF Kenya’s Freedom Café launched Sam Mugumya’s poetry collection “We Refuse to Be Victims,” sharing 82 powerful poems of survival, resilience, and the fight for freedom under political repression.
Coventry’s IOC presidency offers a global platform to drive sports governance, advocate for athletes’ rights, and push reforms, far beyond her previous constraints in Zimbabwe’s government.
Human rights abuses in Zimbabwe persist, with press freedom under attack. HSTV editor Blessed Mhlanga’s pre-trial detention highlights violations and the shrinking democratic space.
Five Kenyan entrepreneurs expanded across borders via FNF Kenya’s ENEA program, testing products, meeting partners, and refining strategies during a five-day market immersion in Tanzania.
On Sept 13, 2024, FNF Berlin signed an MOU with Kenya, Hamburg Chamber, and Qhala Trust to boost labor and skills exchange between the Global North and South amid job and talent gaps.
Corruption is an economic crisis draining Africa, which loses over $100B yearly to illicit flows and theft, double its foreign aid, keeping the continent poor despite vast wealth and potential.
Mozambique’s youth face unemployment, limited education, and systemic barriers. Political education is key to empowering them and turning opportunities into real change 50 years post-independence.