Liberty International’s organizational approach is structured around three core pillars: Inspire, Empower, and Equip. Together, these pillars form a strategy aimed at fostering a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to individual liberty, voluntary cooperation, and free-market solutions.
Inspire
The Inspire pillar focuses on introducing individuals to ideas of liberty through storytelling, conferences, and education initiatives.
Liberty International World Conferences
The Liberty International World Conference (LIWC) is an annual global gathering of freedom advocates, thinkers, and change-makers. It offers three days of ideas, networking, and cultural exchange. Liberty International has organized 39 world conferences since 1982, the majority of which have been held outside the United States. These events have contributed to the development of regional libertarian networks and the formation of local organizations and publishing initiatives in numerous countries.
The first Liberty International World Conference took place in August 1982 in Zurich, Switzerland, and attracted approximately 70 participants from North America, Western Europe, Australia, Guatemala, and South Africa. [4]
The 40th Liberty International World Conference [5] is scheduled for August 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal, under the theme “Liberty Rising: Building Freedom in a Changing World.” The event aims to convene Liberty International’s global network in South Asia, with a focus on free-market principles, individual dignity, and entrepreneurship in a region facing ongoing economic and regulatory challenges
In 2025, the 39th World Conference of Liberty International took place in Buenos Aires on the topic “Fighting the State from Within.” [6] More than 200 participants from 21 countries gathered to explore themes of economic freedom, civil and political rights, and global freedom movements. A highlight of the conference was the VIP Dinner held at Palacio Paz, where Argentine president Javier Milei received Liberty International’s 2025 Freedom Torch Award [7] in recognition of his commitment to promoting libertarian ideas globally.
In 2024, Liberty International organized its 38th World Conference in Grapevine, Texas, [8] hosting members of its U.S. and global networks for sessions on free-market policy, civil liberties, and organizational strategy. A notable contribution to the conference was a virtual talk [9] by Ron Paul, who emphasized the enduring power of ideas, referencing Victor Hugo’s well-known quote.
| Liberty International World Conferences (LIWC) |
| Year | # | Place (City and Country) |
| 2026 | 40th: Liberty Rising: Building Freedom in a Changing World | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| 2025 | 39th: Fighting the State from Within | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2024 | 38th: Return to Libertarian Roots | Grapevine, Texas |
| 2023 | 37th: Prosperity and Longevity Through Liberty | Madrid, Spain |
| 2022 | 36th: How to Expand Freedom Throughout Your Lifetime | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| 2021 | 35th | Medellín, Colombia |
| 2019 | 34th | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| 2018 | 33rd | Krakow, Poland |
| 2017 | 32nd | Puerto Rico, USA |
| 2015 | 31st | Ubud, Indonesia |
| 2013 | 30th | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| 2012 | 29th | Shanghai, China |
| 2011 | 28th | Vulcano, Italy |
| 2010 | 27th | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 2007 | 26th | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| 2006 | 25th | Prague, Czech Republic |
| 2005 | 24th | Gummersbach, Germany |
| 2004 | 23rd | Rotorua, New Zealand |
| 2003 | 22nd | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| 2002 | 21st | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |
| 2001 | 20th | Dax, France |
| 2000 | 19th | London, Ontario, Canada |
| 1999 | 18th | San Jose, Costa Rica |
| 1998 | 17th | Berlin, Germany |
| 1997 | 16th | Rome, Italy |
| 1996 | 15th | Whistler, Canada |
| 1995 | 14th | Athens, Greece |
| 1994 | 13th | Merida, Mexico |
| 1993 | 12th | Tallinn, Estonia |
| 1992 | 11th | Poprad, Slovakia |
| 1991 | 10th | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 1990 | 9th | San Francisco, California |
| 1989 | 8th | Paris, France |
| 1988 | 7th | Mbabane, Swaziland |
| 1987 | 6th | Kalterherberg, Germany |
| 1986 | 5th | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 1985 | 4th | Oslo, Norway |
| 1984 | 3rd | London, England |
| 1983 | 2nd | Brussels, Belgium |
| 1982 | 1st | Zurich, Switzerland |
Table 1: The Liberty International Conferences. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]
The Liberty International Conference Awards honor global leaders who advance the cause of freedom. As the highest distinction granted by Liberty International, these awards recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to promoting liberty worldwide. [18]
| Freedom Torch Award |
| Year | Recipient(s) | Country |
| 2025 | Javier Milei | Argentina |
| 2024 | Tom G. Palmer | USA |
| 2023 | Isabel Diaz Ayuso | Spain |
| 2002 | Manuel Ayau | Guatemala |
| 1998 | John Hospers | USA |
| 1996 | Barun Mitra | India |
| 1994 | Martin Krause | Argentina |
| 1992 | Leonard Liggio | USA |
| 1990 | Karl Hess | USA |
| 1988 | Hubert & Rita Jongen | Netherlands |
| 1986 | Leon Louw & Frances Kendall | South Africa |
| Lifetime Libertarian Award |
| 2025 | Alberto Benegas Lynch (Jr.) | Argentina |
| 2024 | Ron Paul & Ron Manners | USA |
| Voice of Liberty Award |
| 2025 | Fundación Internacional Bases | Argentina |
| 2024 | Free To Choose Network | USA |
| Bruce Evoy Memorial Award |
| 2015 | Khalil Ahmad | Pakistan |
| 2013 | Kozeta Cuadari-Cika | Albania |
| 2007 | Ken Schoolland | USA |
| 2005 | Henrik Bejke | Sweden |
| 2003 | Virgis Daukas | Lithuania |
| 2001 | Valentina Nicolaie | Romania |
| 1999 | Tomislav Krsmanovic | Serbia |
| 1997 | Vince Miller & Jim Elwood | USA |
Table 2: The Liberty International World Conferences Awards [19]
The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible: Animated Series
The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible: A Free Market Odyssey, a book written by Ken Schoolland, was adapted into an animated series by Liberty International and Free to Choose Network in 2024.
The story follows Jonathan, a boy who is shipwrecked on a mysterious island with strange laws and practices very different from the free society he came from. As he travels around the Isle of Corrumpo, he encounters characters like the Food Police, Uncle Samta, the Grand Inquirer, and the Democracy Gang. Through these encounters, the story highlights the absurdities of excessive regulation, government control, and the importance of personal responsibility and freedom. [20] [21]
The series is designed in response to a decline in critical thinking among young people and a shortage of educational materials in many countries. The project aims to address these challenges through multiple approaches. Storytelling is utilized as an educational method, using animation to present concepts related to markets, governance, and personal responsibility in an accessible format. Critical thinking is encouraged by illustrating the consequences of different economic and social systems, provoking viewers to analyze information and form independent judgments. The introduction of these alternative perspectives, including classical liberal and libertarian ideas, supports their integration into school curricula through global and local partnerships. The series is described as a tool for expanding access to economic education and supporting youth engagement with ideas related to liberty and free markets.
Technology and Freedom
Technology and Freedom: A 21st Century Challenge [22] took place on November 1st, 2025, in San Francisco, California, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and scholars to explore how rapid advances in AI, digital tools, and cryptocurrencies are reshaping individual liberty. Speakers, including Lawrence W. Reed, Chris Rufer, John Chisholm, Terry Easton, and tech investor Scott Banister, discussed spontaneous order in technology, the cultural foundations of innovation, the need for adaptive legal frameworks, and the importance of digital privacy. The main conclusion was that technology and liberty must advance together.
Milton and Murray: Back from the Dead
Milton and Murray Back from the Dead is a comic strip series published by Liberty International in 2024 and 2025. The series depicts Milton Friedman and Murray Rothbard coming back to the modern world, and reflecting on contemporary cultural trends, while continuing to promote ideas related to individual liberty. [23]
The Solution to Poverty
The Solution to Poverty is a three-episode video series produced by Liberty International in 2021. The series addresses topics related to poverty, individual liberty, and government intervention. The first episode examines reasons for global hunger, the second discusses the negative impact of licensing laws on economic activity, and the third explores how policies such as trade barriers and foreign aid in wealthier countries may affect economic conditions in developing nations. [24]
Socratic Reading Circles
Socratic Reading Circles is a virtual 8-week event organized by Liberty International that aims to develop powers of reasoning, create habits of critical thinking, and foster effective and respectful ways of communication. Both editions are based on two books. The first edition (2022–2023) focused on The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible: A Free Market Odyssey [25] , while the second edition in 2024 covered How to Think about the Economy: A Primer [26] .
Empower
The Empower pillar involves developing personal and professional capacities by providing training, mentorship, and experiential programs that encourage leadership within pro-liberty communities.
Phoenix from the Ashes
Phoenix from the Ashes Argentina Business Mission is a 4-day event that took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2025), designed for entrepreneurs and investors interested in Argentina’s rapidly evolving political and economic landscape under President Milei’s leadership. Its main goal is to offer a strategic and immersive experience to explore opportunities, form connections, and gain insight directly from the country’s key players [27] .
Phoenix from the Ashes Nepal is planned as a 10-day event in Nepal, during the summer of 2026. The event will connect American students with inspiring local leaders in Nepal, aiming to explore the country’s pressing socialist challenges, exchange ideas, and craft solutions [28] .
Project Arizona
Project Arizona is a 5-week educational program that focuses on U.S. history and free-market principles. The program brings together international participants each year in Phoenix, Arizona, aiming to develop their knowledge and leadership skills related to individual liberty [29] . Established in 2016, Project Arizona has been held annually in Phoenix since its founding. It aims to provide a robust education to aspiring young leaders, offering a deeper understanding of key aspects of U.S. history and the workings of free-market processes. It is a 5-week program, with 10 young international leaders going to Phoenix to improve their knowledge and skills so they can influence their own culture to increase freedom.
Over the years, Project Arizona has developed a record of producing alumni who contribute to civic and policy initiatives in their home countries. Graduates have founded policy institutes, launched educational projects, worked in public policy and civil society organizations, and engaged in academic and journalistic work related to economic and personal freedom. Many participants return with enhanced skills and a deeper understanding of classical liberal ideas, which they apply in advocacy, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. These activities reflect the program’s influence on pro-liberty networks and reform efforts worldwide.
Liberty Camps
Liberty Camps are a series of 5-day events organized by Liberty International and Language of Liberty Institute that provide training in classical liberal ideas, philosophy, economics, ethics, and entrepreneurship, while introducing students to great thinkers and their works. The goal of the program is to expand student knowledge by participating in group discussions, activities, debates, and seminars [30] . Recent camps have been held in Nepal, Georgia, Italy, Lithuania, and Uganda. [31] [32] [33] [34]
Online Learning Courses
Liberty International has organized several online courses on topics related to freedom, free markets, and libertarian approaches to social and economic issues.
The Emotional Freedom Online Course [35] is an eight-session program that emphasizes the idea that personal freedom begins internally. Participants explore how subconscious conditioning can limit their lives and learn methods to release these constraints, build resilience, and improve their overall well-being.
The Financial Freedom Course [36] is a program on the fundamental principles of wealth creation, involving 4 sessions and 1 workshop.
Short Answers to the Tough Questions online learning course [37] is a 5-class-long course, designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to provide short, effective responses to challenging questions, which can be highly effective for libertarian candidates, writers, activists, influencers, and individuals curious about complex social and political issues. The tutor of the course is Dr. Mary J Ruwart, and the course is based on her book Short Answers to the Tough Questions (2012 edition) [38] .
Libertarian Solutions is an online learning course developed by Liberty International, designed to introduce participants to the practical application of libertarian principles and effective communication strategies. The program consists of three modules, each comprising several sessions led by practitioners experienced in applying these ideas in real-world contexts. The course emphasizes substantive content, practical tools, and everyday solutions grounded in libertarian thought. All sessions were originally delivered live and later made available for online learning. [39]
Equip
The Equip pillar centers on practical tools, educational resources, and institutional support to help individuals practice freedom.
Work Migration Index
The International Work Migration Index [40] is a comprehensive analytical tool designed to address this issue with a particular focus on bureaucratic procedures. The Index measures costs of each step of the work migration process across time and monetary dimensions. It is primarily designed for work migrants, government policy-makers, research institutions, and employers.
Digital Tax Nomad Initiative
Liberty International publishes the Digital Tax Nomad Index [41] , which evaluates the emerging tax-freedom movement associated with digital nomads, providing rankings of countries with active digital-nomad visa legislation. This initiative serves as a resource for individuals interested in the development of digital nomadism as a freedom-oriented trend and in understanding the tax conditions across different jurisdictions.
Africa Grant Opportunities
Liberty International operates a micro-grant program [42] that provides funding to grassroots organizations in Africa working on initiatives related to individual liberty, free enterprise, and classical liberal ideas. The program supports locally driven projects and seeks to assist organizations facing structural and resource-related challenges across the continent.
