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In Memory of Roy L. Prosterman

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Celebrating the life of Roy L. Prosterman (1935 – 2025)

Roy Prosterman, Landesa’s founder and guiding light, passed away on Feb. 27, 2025, at 89 years of age. We remember Roy for his tireless efforts to make the world a much better place, particularly for hundreds of millions of people living on the margins.

Roy’s legacy of impact continues today in the work of Landesa, the organization he founded as the world’s first land rights NGO. Roy leaves an indelible imprint on our mission and work, and on the many thousands of colleagues, students, and partners for whom he was a mentor, teacher, and friend.

Read Roy’s full obituary here.

Roy is dearly missed by his colleagues and friends at Landesa. Together with our global community, we are committed to carrying on his legacy of strengthening land rights and improving lives around the world.

Donations to the Founder's Fund in memory of Roy Prosterman may be used to seed a future endowment that will help ensure Landesa's future and address our most urgent priorities for generations to come. Thank you for your support of Roy's vision and your deep commitment to Landesa's mission.

Roy in the field, where his vision came to life.

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