The new year has arrived with extraordinary energy across the LOLA community. We’re launching 2026 with 27 events spanning the globe, each reflecting the unique spirit of our chapters worldwide.

From strategic planning sessions charting ambitious goals for the year ahead, to book launch celebrations and relaxed gatherings where members connect and recharge — our chapters are demonstrating the beautiful diversity of what it means to champion liberty.

Some are hitting the ground running with bold initiatives. Others are taking time to reflect and build the relationships that make our movement strong. Whether planning conferences, supporting creative projects, engaging in policy discussions, or simply sharing good conversation, our members are contributing to something larger than themselves.

Check out what our chapters accomplished this January:

LOLA BRAZIL

Our Brazil region kicked off the year with an impressive 10 events, showcasing the energy and diversity of our Brazilian chapters.

Members explored freedom through multiple lenses — from examining liberty in light of faith and religion, to mastering self-defense techniques that reinforce personal autonomy. Leadership discussions inspired by figures like Ayn Rand challenged participants to reflect on the kind of leaders they aspire to become.

The Brazilian chapters celebrated the launch of Gloria Álvarez’s new book in Portuguese, Como defender a liberdade sem se destruir no processo, sparking conversations about free speech, cancel culture, and emotional health in activism.

Beyond celebration, chapters focused on strategy and growth. São Paulo organized activities for 2026, Itapetininga recruited new members, and members examined Brazil’s political landscape and emerging threats to individual freedoms.

Here are all the events that our chapters hosted in January:

• LOLA Manaus, AM – Calls to Freedom

• LOLA Santa Maria, RS – Time Capsule: The Leader I Want to Be

• LOLA Curitiba, PR – Welcome Event for 2026

• LOLA Niterói, RJ– Lola at the Beach

• LOLA Itapetininga, SP – Monthly Meeting of the Itapetininga Chapter

• LOLA Rio de Janeiro, RJ – Self-Defense Class 2.0

• LOLA São Paulo, SP – Glória Álvarez in São Paulo

• LOLA São Paulo, SP – Semester Planning Meeting

• LOLA Rio de Janeiro, RJ – Book Launch by Glória Álvarez: How to Defend Freedom Without Destroying Yourself in the Process

• LOLA Natal, RN – Presentation on the Brazilian Political Scenario

LOLA ASIA

Our teams in Asia hosted 5 impactful events focused on empowerment, heritage, and skills development.

Chapters worked to expose how cultural expectations limit women’s freedom, helping participants identify harmful social scripts and build confidence for independent decision-making. Events emphasized leadership development, economic freedom through entrepreneurship, public speaking skills, and legal rights awareness — all designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and strong networks among women.

In Peshawar, members explored the city’s living history and heritage sites, reconnecting with untold stories while encouraging dialogue on liberty, identity, and cultural traditions. Youth empowerment also took center stage, with events teaching digital technology skills to young people, especially girls, providing guidance from experienced tech professionals to help break barriers, promote equality, and enable independent choices in an increasingly digital world.

These are all events organized by our Asian teams:

• LOLA Kathmandu, Nepal — Breaking Scripts: How Cultural Norms Shape and Silence Women
• LOLA Peshawar, Pakistan — Liberty Walk: Old Vibes, Living History, Stories, and Cultural Soul of Peshawar
• LOLA Kathmandu, Nepal — Lola Empower Her Lab
• LOLA Itahari, Nepal — Youth in the Digital World
• LOLA Karachi, Pakistan — I’m Allowed to Dream (Workshop)

LOLA NORTH AMERICA

Our North American team launched the year with 6 events focused on connection, strategy, and community building.

Chapters held their first gatherings to welcome women interested in connecting around liberty, while others dove into substantive discussions on Venezuela, Supreme Court decisions, and pressing local issues. Planning took priority across the region, with community hangouts dedicated to brainstorming ideas for 2026 and strategic sessions establishing civic engagement goals for the year ahead. Chapters also worked on refining their outreach, learning how to pitch LOLA in 60 seconds, develop partnership strategies, and create incentives for chapter leaders. Throughout January, members focused on promoting LOLA and voluntaryism to their broader communities, laying the groundwork for expanded impact.

These are all events organized by our North American region:

• LOLA Winston-Salem, NC — 1st LOLANC Meet Up

• LOLA Wichita, KS — Podcast Episode

• LOLA Calgary, Canada — Liberty Latte

• LOLA USA, National Events — January Professional Development Call

• LOLA Wichita, KS — MLK Day of Service: Wichita Habit Build

• LOLA Austin, TX — Matinee with LOLA ATX

LOLA LATIN AMERICA

Our Latin American chapters hosted 4 powerful events centered on critical dialogue, intellectual development, and women’s autonomy.

Chapters created safe, open spaces for women to express ideas freely without ideological pressure or moral judgment, promoting individual liberty, personal responsibility, and economic independence as foundations for empowerment. These gatherings encouraged critical thinking beyond slogans, fostering communities of women who value freedom of thought, voluntary association, and personal agency. Venezuela remained a focal point, with members leading private conversations to analyze the current situation following Nicolás Maduro’s capture, discussing geopolitical context, U.S. interests, power dynamics, political prisoners, and human rights — all while connecting with other LOLA leaders across the region and incorporating firsthand testimonies from inside the country.

In Santa Cruz, the chapter hosted a high-level academic event bringing together liberal economists and sociologists to debate free markets, political incentives, individual freedom, and demographic challenges, strengthening intellectual formation and building networks of critical thinking that promote institutional liberty and civic participation.

These are all events hosted by our Latin American region:

• LOLA Bogotá, Colombia — Liberty Brunch: Women Without Apologies

• LOLA Maracaibo, Venezuela — What Is Happening in Venezuela?

• LOLA Buenos Aires, Argentina — First Steps Toward Liberty

• LOLA Santa Cruz, Bolivia — Santa Cruz Political and Economic Forum

LOLA EUROPE

Our European chapters hosted 3 events focused on skills development, visibility, and creative connection.

The region kicked off an exciting new project — the Social Media Lab — designed to improve LOLA Europe’s visibility and strengthen their digital presence. Chapter leaders participated in public speaking, marketing, and communication training to sharpen their outreach and advocacy skills. The Belgrade team also hosted a Sip & Paint event that created a relaxed, creative atmosphere for members to connect through art and conversation. The gathering helped build closer relationships with partner organizations, leading to plans for a collaborative follow-up event.

These are all events organized by our European region:

• LOLA Europe, Regional Events — Social Media Lab Kick Off

• LOLA Belgrade, Serbia — Sip & Paint

• LOLA Europe, Regional Events — Marketing & Communication Training