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In Colombia, decades of legal uncertainty and government overreach have left millions without secure land titles. When President Gustavo Petro’s Article 61 of the National Development Plan threatened to expand state powers to expropriate “underutilized” land, the Instituto de Ciencia Política Hernán Echavarría Olózaga (ICP) mounted a bold defense of property rights. Backed by Atlas Network, ICP combined research, public advocacy, and legal action to safeguard constitutional guarantees of private property. Their efforts secured concessions, won a Colombian Constitutional Court ruling, and ultimately protected rural landowners from unjust expropriation. For this impact, ICP was awarded the Latin America Liberty Award 2025, highlighting their leadership in advancing economic freedom, the rule of law, and a more prosperous future for Colombians.

Foreign aid has long promised prosperity but too often undermined self-determination, fostering corruption, inefficiency, and resentment. Inspired by Senegalese filmmaker Ousmane Sembène’s call for self-reliance, this article explores how the global movement to “decolonize aid” and embrace localization offers a better path forward. With USAID shuttered, the time is ripe for local leaders and private philanthropy to step up. Atlas Network’s model of true localization empowers grassroots organizations worldwide—achieving measurable results for a fraction of traditional foreign aid’s cost. From securing women’s property rights in South Sudan to expanding economic freedom in Brazil, local partners are proving that freedom and self-determination fuel lasting change.

Discover the inspiring journey of Medeni Sungur, CEO of Atlas Network partner DIGIMAR Institute, as he shares how his passion for liberty and free markets shaped his career. From joining the 3H Movement as a university student in Istanbul to co-founding Turkey’s first classical liberal think tank, Medeni credits Atlas Network Academy’s Think Tank MBA with transforming his leadership and amplifying his impact. Today, he not only advances the cause of freedom through engaging content for Turkey’s youth but also gives back as an Atlas Network donor and Atlas Club member. Read how his story highlights the global reach of the liberty movement, the importance of mentorship, and the power of investing in future changemakers.

Atlas Network is pleased to announce a bold expansion of the Templeton Freedom Award prize program, the world’s top competition for pro-liberty civil society organizations.

Atlas Network is pleased to announce the finalists for our 2025 Asia Liberty Award, which honors the region’s most outstanding policy accomplishments related to individual rights and economic freedom.