The Asia Foundation

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Help us make a difference in Asia by donating to one of our funds below.

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Donate to our annual fund now through August 31 and your gift will be matched 2:1.

Annual Fund

Support the development of innovative, effective solutions to address some of the most pressing issues in Asia. A gift to The Asia Foundation Annual Fund is an investment in the future of Asia.

Books for Asia

For more than fifty years, The Asia Foundation's Books for Asia Program has distributed books and educational materials to libraries, schools and other institutions throughout the Asia-Pacific. Your support can help rebuild libraries, stock depleted collections, and improve education for people of all ages.

Center for U.S.-Korea Policy

The Center for U.S.-Korea Policy is committed to strengthening the foundations for institutionalized cooperation between the United States and South Korea by promoting bilateral policy coordination. Your contribution will support efforts to deepen and broaden the U.S.-ROK alliance so that it can comprehensively address shared regional and global challenges.

China Program

Focus is on legal reform, training for migrant women workers, support for the emerging non-profit sector and women's organizations, and constructive U.S.-China relations. Your support can make a difference in addressing challenges that have arisen through China's rapid economic rise, and helping those who have been left behind.

Environment Program

Aims to protect the health and sustainability of Asia's eco-systems and defend against degradation. Your donation will help support critical projects, from preserving precious water supplies in Mongolia to green hotel re-building in post-tsunami communities.

Lotus Circle

Your annual gift to the Women's Program of $1,000 or more will bring you into the Lotus Circle, an exceptional community of people making a significant commitment to The Asia Foundation's cutting-edge work promoting women's rights and opportunities. Members of the Lotus Circle receive reports on our Women's Program initiatives, The Asia Foundation Bulletin quarterly newsletter, and exclusive invitations to special events and opportunities to travel with us to see firsthand the impact of their commitment and financial support.

Vietnam Fund

Working to make government more responsive for Vietnam's people; building Vietnam's human resources; facilitating business-friendly environments; empowering women; protecting the environment; and strengthening U.S.–Vietnam relations. Your support will help establish an environment in which the people of Vietnam can create better lives for themselves and their communities.

Women's Empowerment Fund

Committed to giving women and girls the means to improve their lives and the voice to make a difference. Your gift will empower women in Asia through programs that focus on areas such as increasing access to education, reducing trafficking and violence against women, and expanding women’s political and economic opportunities.