ATLAS NETWORK

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are Atlas Network's Initiatives for Latin America

  The mission of our Initiatives for Latin America are to help achieve a lasting peace and inclusive prosperity in Latin America, providing justice and opportunity to all its citizens. Our strategy is to assist civil society organizations in the region to implement bottom-up projects that increase freedom. This means we focus our attention on helping our partners by providing (1) training; (2) competitive grant opportunities; and (3) networking opportunities. Through our annual Latin America Liberty Forum and other events and public campaigns, we also bring public attention to the projects of our partners and the importance of their work.

• What do the initiatives in Latin America do?

  The mission of our initiatives is to help achieve a lasting peace and inclusive prosperity in Latin America, providing justice and opportunity to all its citizens. Our strategy is to assist civil society organizations in the region to implement bottom-up projects that increase freedom.

  This means we focus our attention on helping our partners by providing (1) training; (2) competitive grant opportunities; and (3) networking opportunities. Through our annual Latin America Liberty Forum and other events and public campaigns, we also bring public attention to the projects of our partners and the importance of their work.

• What are the top priorities of Atlas Network's Initiatives for Latin America?

  Since we believes the best policy solutions come from the bottom up, our strategy is to listen to our partners rather than direct them. The principal focus of our work is in supporting our partners’ locally-grown solutions to poverty and other problems via training, grants, and networking opportunities.

  That said, we actively brainstorm and bring together prominent members of our community of partners to identify and foster collaboration around key themes that resonate deeply with our partners and allies across Latin America.

  Current initiatives focus on:

  Training and Empowering New Leaders: We are committed to cultivating the next generation of leaders who will drive transformational change throughout the region. By providing them with the skills and knowledge they need, we help to ensure that the principles of liberty continue to flourish in Latin America.

  Supporting Freedom-Promoting Organizations: Our initiatives provide crucial support to organizations on the front lines of the battle for freedom in their respective countries. These groups are essential in advancing liberty and fighting against the authoritarian tendencies that threaten the values of open societies and liberal democracy.

  Streamlining the Bureaucratic State: We work to reduce the inefficiencies in state bureaucracies that stifle business operations. By advocating for a more agile and responsive government, we aim to create an environment where individuals and entrepreneurial concerns can operate efficiently and contribute to sustained and inclusive growth.

  Collaborating on Public Policy Proposals: We partner with various organizations to develop and advocate creative public policy proposals that are aligned with our core principles. This collaboration ensures that our initiatives are both impactful and grounded in a broad base of support.

• How are the initiatives funded?

  Our initiatives are not endowed and do not accept funding from any government. They rely entirely on the generosity of individuals and institutional donors that share its desire to create greater freedom and opportunity for the people of Latin America.

• How do I get involved with the Initiatives for Latin America?

  If you would like to learn more about the initiatives and meet those involved in their work, consider attending our next Latin America Liberty Forum.

  If you are working for a think tank or civil society group that would like to take part in training programs and grant competitions, the first step is to go through Atlas Network’s partner approval process

  If you are a philanthropist wanting to learn about the initiatives' work, please contact Kameron Griffin or Brad Lips. We would be happy to provide details that will help you make an informed decision about how gifts to our initiatives in Latin America may fulfill your philanthropic goals.

  If you are a member of the academy or the media, we welcome your inquiries about how you might contribute to a better understanding of the work of our initiatives and the achievements of our independent partners.

• How can I learn the initiatives' positions on particular policy issues?

  Our initiatives serve a network of independent think tanks and civil society organizations that take their own positions on specific policy topics in specific countries. We are not a think tank ourselves, so we are not in the business of giving hot takes on the news of the day. On occasion, our team can assist media inquiries by providing references to experts associated with our partner organizations, but these individuals do not speak for the initiatives themselves.

• How do the Initiatives for Latin America approach policy issues, political involvement, and idealogy?

  Our initiatives in Latin America are dedicated to supporting a network of independent think tanks and civil society organizations, each of which forms its own positions on specific policy topics in various countries. While we do not directly engage in partisan politics, our work focuses on fostering long-term consensus around the principles that promote peace and prosperity, aiming for a future where fundamental freedoms are respected by all political parties. We collaborate with partners who understand that individual rights, limited government under the rule of law, and free markets, are essential for creating prosperity and improving prospects for peace. Our agenda stands firmly against cronyism, corruption, and political privileges, and we work with all who share this vision. Although our efforts are guided by these principles, we do not adhere to a narrowly defined ideology or political orientation, nor do we provide immediate commentary on current events. Instead, we sometimes assist media inquiries by connecting them with experts from our partner organizations, though these experts do not speak on behalf of Atlas Network itself.