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.
Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections, the diaspora is mobilising support, funds, and awareness of human rights abuses, with Kyagulanyi’s SA visit sparking renewed activism for a “protest vote.”
The HGPI-SS aims to make peace in South Sudan possible by uniting citizens, civil society, diaspora, and political actors, responding to a call from SSuDEMOP and the Technical Secretariat.
Seychelles’ Oct 9–11, 2025 runoff pits incumbent President Ramkalawan against US leader Herminie, marking one of the nation’s most competitive elections since ending four decades of one-party rule.
After 30 years, Germany’s IAF held its final seminar, marking an era’s end. Rising nationalism and polarization reflect liberalism’s challenges, says FNF’s Kwezi Sogoni.
FNF hosted a Freedom Dialogue with South Africa’s Minister Lamola, bringing diplomats together to discuss foreign policy, trade, BRICS, and the G20 ahead of 2025 amid global uncertainty.
Today, Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2025 showcased young innovators pitching bold ideas in 3 minutes, tackling health, education, sustainability, and entrepreneurship to reshape the future.
In September, the Roger Ballen Centre opened in Johannesburg, offering Africa a dedicated photography space. Its inaugural PSYCHOPOMP! exhibition, curated by Eldagsen, is supported by FNF.
Geopolitics never disappeared. Velina Tchakarova explains global bifurcation, the rise of the Dragonbear axis, and why Europe must rethink its strategic mindset.
Young liberals from 15 CEE countries unite in Gdańsk to defend democracy, strengthen youth engagement, and address hybrid threats in the Baltic region — inspired by the legacy of Solidarność.