In Memoriam: Roy Prosterman
Roy Prosterman, Landesa’s founder and guiding light, passed away on Feb. 27, 2025, at 89 years of age. Roy was a global development expert and activist whose pioneering vision and tireless advocacy for democratic, inclusive land rights reform impacted hundreds of millions of lives.
Our 2024 Annual Report
We are pleased to share Landesa’s 2024 Annual Report, which highlights our impact over the past year and introduces our 2025-27 Strategic Plan.
Staff Spotlight: Leslie Hannay
Meet Leslie Hannay, Landesa’s Sr. Land Tenure Specialist, Corporate Engagement based in Seattle, Washington. Leslie began working for Landesa in 2011 and re-joined in 2022.
An update from Landesa on the U.S. foreign aid freeze
Landesa is navigating the U.S. foreign aid freeze that has halted two key projects.
The New Law and Policy Practice Group: Global Expertise for Emerging Land Challenges
Our newly established LPPG brings together Landesa’s global land and policy experts to offer the best application of international practices affecting land and related resources in each country’s unique context.