This May, chapters from around the world came together to do what they do best: take action. More than 40 events took place across multiple regions, ranging from small community gatherings to larger public events, each shaped by the people who organized them and the context they were working in.
May was a good example of that diversity in practice. Across continents and time zones, people showed up, organized, and made things happen. The events documented here represent that work in a concrete way.
Read on to see what your fellow chapters were up to this month.
Brazil
Brazil led the way in May with 16 events across multiple chapters.
From open discussions on free markets and individual freedom to networking gatherings, workshops, and a strong presence at LibertyCon Brazil 2026, the activity was varied and grounded in real community building. Several chapters also hosted conversations about women in business and entrepreneurship, with some marking meaningful milestones, including the first in-person meeting of the LOLA Tangara da Serra chapter.
You can see all the events hosted in Brazil below.
- LOLA Campo Grande, MS — Painting Workshop
- LOLA Bauru, SP — Purposes in Entrepreneurship
- LOLA Divinópolis, MG — The Future of Business in the Digital Age
- LOLA Brazil, National Events — LibertyCon Brazil 2026
- LOLA Goiânia, GO — Book Club
- LOLA Rio de Janeiro, RJ — Beer Without Tax; LOLA Game Night
- LOLA Natal, RN — Image and Identity: How Your Image Communicates Who You Are
- LOLA Bauru, SP & LOLA Itapetininga, SP — Resilience in Female Entrepreneurship
- LOLA Brasília, DF — LOLA’s Movie Night
- LOLA Vitória, ES & LOLA Niterói, RJ — Sister Chapter Niterói & Vitória – Reflections: Thoughts by Milton Friedman – Liberal Institute
- LOLA Niterói, RJ — Freedom and Free Trade at the Inclusive Fair
- LOLA Belém, PA — Botox Without Tax
- LOLA Tangará da Serra, MT — Great Women and Great Works; Female Protagonism: Voices of Women Who Lead
- LOLA Manaus, AM — Beauty Day
Latin America
Latin America had an active May, with events across multiple countries including Peru, Guatemala, and several others.
The month brought together political analysis, community building, and entrepreneurship. Members gathered to discuss Peru’s post-election landscape, while other chapters hosted art-centered reflection events, networking gatherings for women in business, and introductory sessions for women learning about LOLA for the first time.
- LOLA Lima, Peru — Coffee Free Time with LOLA: Post-Electoral Analysis
- LOLA Santa Cruz, Bolivia — Pizza Day
- LOLA Maracaibo, Venezuela — Coffee & Paint Party with LOLA Guatemala
- LOLA Guanajuato, Mexico — Brunch & Networking
- LOLA Ita, Paraguay — Power Boxes: Wellness and Leadership
- LOLA Guanajuato, Mexico — Women’s World
North America
North America had a strong May, with the highlight being a team retreat for LOLA USA.
The retreat brought together leaders for a focused few days of leadership development, civic engagement, and shared strategy. Participants worked on communication skills, joined a live webinar on local civic engagement, and left more confident and motivated to grow their chapters.
Beyond the retreat, LOLA had a strong presence at the Canada Strong and Free Network Conference.
- LOLA Canada, National Events — LOLA Happy Hour CFSN 2026 Edition
- LOLA USA, National Events — LNC
- LOLA USA, National Events — LOLA USA250 Retreat
- LOLA Austin, TX — Happy Hour with ATX LOLA
- LOLA USA, National Events — ICTea Pod with Addison Liberty Patrick
Africa
Africa had seven events in May, spanning several countries and a wide range of topics.
Chapters focused on expanding their presence, with outreach and establishment efforts at university campuses alongside introductory sessions on LOLA’s mission. Programming covered practical and policy-oriented ground: free markets and women’s economic advancement, accountable institutions and governance, women’s advocacy and policy, business skills for navigating male-dominated spaces, and cryptocurrency fraud awareness. One event also addressed menstrual hygiene alongside LOLA’s broader mission.
- LOLA Windhoek, Namibia — Girls Slumber Party Night
- LOLA Lusaka, Zambia — Menstrual Hygiene Awareness (School Outreach)
- LOLA Africa, Regional Events — Liberty 101 Series: Good Governance and Institutional Accountability
- LOLA Windhoek, Namibia — Women and Policy Advocacy in a Liberty Movement
- LOLA Zomba, Malawi — From Informal to Influential: Women Claiming the Boardroom
- LOLA Kinsasa, DRC — Free Markets Give Women Choices. Choices Build Power
- LOLA Lilongwe, Malawi — Bitcoin Event
Asia
Four events took place across four cities this month, each focused on building the kind of community where women can develop as leaders and thinkers.
Programming covered women’s empowerment and individual freedom, closing the gender gap in economic participation, women’s health in the context of digital lifestyles, and a debate-focused session designed to strengthen critical thinking and public speaking skills. Across all four cities, the emphasis was on giving women practical tools and meaningful spaces to engage with ideas and each other.
- LOLA Kathmandu, Nepal — Liberty in Action: Women Creating Impact
- LOLA Dhaka, Bangladesh — Macro-Economic Acceleration: We Analyzed the Direct Correlation Between Female Labor Force Participation and GDP Growth
- LOLA Itahari, Nepal — Digital Lifestyle & Women’s Health
- LOLA Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh — Female Debate Tournament in Collaboration with a Debate Club
Europe
Europe wrapped up a busy May with three events alongside the annual European retreat, held this year in Berlin.
In Poland, Warsaw’s chapter celebrated being recognized as the best chapter in Europe at the LOLA Europe Leadership Retreat, bringing together leaders, members, and partners to mark the achievement and strengthen relationships. A separate event in Poland, organized in collaboration with Students for Liberty, explored art and freedom, covering legal, social, and mental dimensions of creative expression. Across the channel, the month also saw the relaunch of LOLA UK, bringing together liberty-minded women to rebuild and reconnect.
- LOLA Warsaw, Poland — LOLA Celebration Night
- LOLA Warsaw, Poland — Art & Artist in a Hard Relationship with the Free Market
- LOLA London, UK — Liberty Picnic