May 8, 2012

The Freedom Project 2012

In 2011, The Liberal Project recognized seven initiatives that promote freedom and empowerment. This year, the search for outstanding programs continues under a new banner – The Freedom Project.

Beginning 10 May 2012, The Freedom Project is accepting nominations on programs of national and local government and civil society organizations that allow communities to experience the benefits of freedom. The entries should have measurable impact on how it increases participation in democracy, or how it contributes to good governance, protection of human rights, and advancement of free trade or market economy. Deadline of submission is on 31 July 2012. One project will be selected by an independent jury and another through an online vote.

“The core value of liberalism is individual freedom, and this is what we want to communicate. This became more pronounced as last year’s selected projects advanced personal knowledge, skills and abilities so that one can contribute more to society,” said Jules Maaten, Country Director of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Philippines, a German liberal foundation that is organizing The Freedom Project. The Freedom Project is part of the FNF’s campaign It’s All About Freedom.