FRIEDRICH NAUMANN STIFTUNG FOUNDATION
Associations in Sandton

Abroad, the support of human rights, rule of law and democracy in more than 60 countries form the core of the work of the regional offices in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Central America; various forms of international dialogue and transatlantic dialogue programme are used to promote these three values around the world. The foundation supports local, regional, and national initiatives to advance the rights of minorities, the democratic control of security forces and for strengthening international human rights coalitions. Furthermore, we assist the development of democratic and constitutional structures by supporting liberal parties and groups. A strong network of associations of democratic parties, of human rights organisations and of academic establishments forms the basis of the foundation’s activity abroad. The foundation’s central idea, both at home and abroad, is the realisation of freedom and responsibility. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is the foundation for liberal politics in the Federal Republic of Germany. It aims to promote the goal of making the principle of freedom valid for the dignity of all people and in all areas of society, both in Germany and abroad. In our project countries, the support of human rights, rule of law and democracy in more than 60 countries form the core of the work of the regional offices in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Central America; various forms of international dialogue and transatlantic dialogue programme are used to promote these three values around the world. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom has been hosting events in Albania since beginning its work in the Western Balkans. The country's progress is monitored from the Western Balkans project office in Belgrade. Experts from Albania are involved in workshops or seminars on a case-by-case basis. Mexico is a culturally rich country with great potential for economic growth. It is an important actor on the international stage, but framework conditions are challenging, with widespread impunity and corruption. The Foundation supports the implementation of liberal policy approaches in education, competition, economic freedom, transparency, global integration, and the rule of law. It supports dialogue between European and Mexican experts and leaders from politics and research. Argentina is a country rich in mineral resources, with an educated populace and an active civil society, including think tanks and NGOs. The Foundation supports its partners and networks in politics and civil society in their efforts to create a liberal democracy based on the rule of law, human rights and a market economy. Even after joining the EU in 2007, Bulgaria continues to face unresolved problems related to the functioning of democratic structures and institutions as well as rampant corruption. Since 1990 the Foundation has been supporting the country's transformation process in collaboration with its partners from politics and civil society. Since 2006, the Foundation's regional work in South-East and Eastern Europe is also being coordinated from Sofia.