Freedom in Practice

Rising Tide Spark Fund for Discovery September 20, 2023 We are thrilled to announce the launch of Rising Tide Foundation’s new Spark Fund for Discovery. In addition to our ongoing grant making process, we are offering organizations the opportunity to submit an application for new and innovative projects that enhance AGENCY + FLOURISHING in our […]

Communicating Freedom: Major Successes for the Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity April 11, 2023 Since the Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity (IATP) launched in May 2021, 10 African nations have ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, bringing the overall number of ratifications to 46 (out of 54 nations). Several countries that are

Realizing Education Dreams in Switzerland: An interview with EDUCA SWISS CEO Simon Merki May 9, 2023 Education strengthens the national economy and promotes a healthy society. But education is not within reach for everyone, with many lacking the resources to pursue further study. Particularly affected are people with a migration background, from educationally disadvantaged families,

Original research published in the ‘BMJ Open’: Freedom, choice, dignity – what is the role of place? April 20, 2023  A neighborhood with strong trust and networks can empower individuals within the community to support each other and be beneficial to their well-being.On the other hand, neighborhoods that lack social cohesion are associated with stress,

LFMI’s #FreedomTalks hosted by the Bank of Lithuania today! March 20, 2023 To open World Money Week, the Bank of Lithuania – together with the Lithuanian Free Market Institute (LFMI) – is organizing a #FreedomTalks debate for students from all over Lithuania. The #FreedomTalks debate is a lesson in citizenship and awareness. The format of the debate is designed

Women in the Workforce: Atlas Network and eradicating barriers for women March 10, 2023 The Atlas Network project, Eradicating Barriers to Economic Freedom for Women, has witnessed huge successes in policy reform. To celebrate this achievement, our colleagues at Atlas Network have shared some inspiring success stories from the past year, effectively demonstrating the wide-reaching impact

Rising Tide Grantee – the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation – launches training for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and employment preparation January 31, 2023 The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation officially launched its SME training and job preparation program on Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The

Foretia Foundation Receives New $505,000 Grant to Promote Economic Prosperity for Women and Youth November 29, 2022 The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC) at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has received a new 505,000 USD grant from the Rising Tide Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), build entrepreneurial skills and promote free enterprise in

First Step Staffing continues to expand and touch lives November 8, 2022 First Step Staffing’s alternative staffing model combines the market-driven demand of contract staffing with a mission-based employment strategy to employ those that have been most disenfranchised from the workforce. With targeted support, including intentional job coaching and a robust transportation program, they help