Roy L. Prosterman, a notable lawyer who transitioned from a promising corporate career to a life dedicated to combating global poverty, passed away at 89. He founded Landesa, focusing on securing legal rights for agricultural workers. His experiences abroad, particularly witnessing extreme poverty in Liberia, inspired him to pursue land reform. This movement aimed to redistribute land from wealthy owners to underprivileged laborers, addressing issues prevalent in Latin America during the 1960s. Prosterman’s legacy influences ongoing efforts in land rights and poverty alleviation around the world.
It seemed overwhelming, but it seemed that we could not leave things that way. I do believe in the solvability of even very complex problems.
Prosterman’s work inspired the creation of a movement focused on securing land rights for agricultural workers, addressing global poverty through legal means.
Initially drawn to the field by a law review article, Prosterman recognized the historical injustices caused by wealth concentration in land ownership.
He embarked on a mission to help millions gain access to legal rights to farmland, impacting their livelihoods and fostering economic stability.
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