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It’s time to change the way we view development.
Solutions to local problems are not universal. We believe in locally grown solutions to localized issues. In other words, what works in one place, may not work in another. Changes that have real lasting power and get cultural buy-in always come from the bottom up, like the roots that support mighty trees.
Doing development differently
Impact Through Innovation.
Today, Atlas Network connects more than 500 think tanks in nearly 100 countries. Each of our partners is demonstrating how principled work affects public opinion in favor of a free society. To win the long-term policy battles that will shape history, we need individuals to champion freedom and create credible institutes—well-managed and independent of vested interests—that use sound business practices to advance sound public policy ideas that improve the quality of life for all.
“Everyone has the right to manifest their fullest potential.”
Coach, Compete, Celebrate!™
Atlas Network provides world-class seminars, workshops, mentoring, and other learning opportunities that inspire professionalism and create a sense of one community among our independent partners. We offer grants and prizes that fuel our partners’ efforts to strive for greater development, innovation, and success. We foster togetherness and teamwork and fuel our partners’ ambitions by celebrating wins and broadcasting their accomplishments. This approach seeks to strengthen the worldwide freedom movement by expanding and energizing the global network of think tank leaders and staff to continually inspire and redefine excellence in advancing the cause of liberty.
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Announcing Atlas Network's 2023 Smart BetsOne of the most exciting opportunities from Atlas Network is our Smart Bets program, which exemplifies all three components of our Coach, Compete, Celebrate strategic model. Read on to learn more about Atlas Network 2023 Smart Bets class!Read Article- Announcing the 2022 Templeton Freedom Award finalistsThe award is generously supported by Templeton Religion Trust, and is presented live during Atlas Network’s 2022 Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner in New York City. The winning organization receives a US$100,000 grand prize and the runners-up each receive US$20,000. Atlas Network is excited to announce the following organizations as the finalists of the 2022 Templeton Freedom Award.Read Article
- Ukrainian Students for Freedom Wins the 2022 Smith Student Outreach AwardThe winner of this year's Smith Student Outreach Award is Ukrainian Students for Freedom (USF) for their innovative annual Leadership Program: the Fortress of Freedom.Read Article