VVD International

VVD International contributes to a free and democratic world by strengthening liberal values through international cooperation. For over 25 years, VVD International has been responsible for the foreign relations of the Dutch liberal party: People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). Our core mission is to promote and reinforce liberalism by building, maintaining, and deepening partnerships with like-minded political parties and organizations worldwide. VVD International focuses on three key pillars: political education, consultation, and participation. VVD International designs and delivers training programs for (young) political leaders and party staff from liberal sister parties abroad. Drawing on the VVD’s extensive experience since its founding in 1948, these programs strengthen party capacity in areas such as campaigning, volunteer management, internal governance, talent development, digital engagement, and data-driven politics. Notable programmes are the Liberal International Democratic Training Academy (LIDTA) and the Liberal Leadership Academy: Europe (LLA), supported by trainers and experts from within the VVD. Within Europe, the VVD is an active member of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party (ALDE) and participates in the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament. Globally, the VVD is part of Liberal International and maintains strong relations with networks such as the African Liberal Network (ALN), Al Hurriya Liberal Network (AHLN), and the Liberal South East European Network (LIBSEEN). Many of VVD International’s activities are carried out with support from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the MATRA and SHIRAKA funding programmes.