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Bangsamoro Women’s Movement and Visa and Visa Foundation Honored at 2024 Lotus Leadership Awards
New York, April 25, 2024
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The Asia Foundation today hosted the 2024 Lotus Leadership Awards Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. The Leadership Awards are an initiative of the Lotus Circle, a group of generous supporters of The Asia Foundation’s women’s empowerment program, through which outstanding individuals and organizations are recognized for their contribut… Read more
The Asia Foundation Awards 10 Scholarships for Mongolia’s First Gender Studies Master’s Program
Ulaanbaatar, April 17, 2024
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The Asia Foundation awarded scholarships to ten outstanding scholars admitted to Mongolia’s first Gender Studies Master’s Degree Program. The cohort and graduate program mark a critical milestone in fostering inclusive dialogue and advancing gender equity across the country. The selected students represent a collective committed to promoting social… Read more
Reflections on a Five-Year Journey of Women’s Voice and Leadership in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 16, 2024
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On March 18, The Asia Foundation held the event “Voice, Agency, and Empowerment: Reflections on a Five-Year Journey of Women’s Voice and Leadership” to mark the closing of the five-year Women’s Voice and Leadership project in Sri Lanka with support from Global Affairs Canada. The project was part of Canada’s Women’s Voice and Leadership Program, wh… Read more
Go Digital ASEAN’s Explore Digital Hosts Virtual Event on Leveraging Digital Solutions for Business Resilience
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Events
10:00 – 11:00 AM GMT +7 Digital solutions are increasingly important for businesses, but mentorship and networking to advance entrepreneurs’ knowledge aren’t always accessible. On April 24, Go Digital ASEAN’s speaker series Explore Digital is hosting a free virtual event titled “Leveraging Digital Solutions for Business Resilience.” Join us as we d… Read more
Virtual STEM ConnectHER Series on Utilizing AI for Social Impact
April 25, 2024
Events
9:30 AM India, 12 PM Singapore, and 1 PM Japan As AI expands, The Asia Foundation is exploring its ethical applications and potential for social impact. Our STEM ConnectHER Speaker Series, hosted with Cisco, will discuss how AI and data collection can be pivotal in saving endangered species and how your everyday photos can contribute to global biod… Read more
Women’s Roles in Peacebuilding: The Power of Women Leading Peace in Mindanao
Washington, DC, Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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3:30 – 5:00 PM ET Women are critical to achieving sustainable peace and can play a significant role in peacebuilding and security efforts globally. Women leaders are important actors in peace processes and peacebuilding, and ensuring their equal and meaningful participation in these efforts is crucial. Across Asia and globally, there are many examp… Read more
Virtual Event: 2030 Climate Champions Forum
San Francisco and Beijing, Monday, April 15, 2024
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6 PM – 8:30 PM PT and 9 AM – 11:30 AM Beijing (April 16) To address the urgent need for U.S.-China collaboration toward a sustainable future, The Asia Foundation launched the 2030 Climate Champions Fellowship: Young Leaders for a Brighter U.S.-China Future. Now, as the Climate Champions from both nations conclude their fellowship journey, they’re s… Read more
DevEx Highlights Asia Foundation Program Director in Nepal on Gaps in USAID Localization Policies
April 3, 2024
Media Coverage
DevEx, a media platform for the international development community, features the Foundation’s USAID CSM Program director in Nepal, Ajay Das, on the gap between USAID’s policy intentions and the actual inclusion of local voices in decision-making processes. “As a result of these barriers, there is limited awareness among local and national actors a… Read more
Call For Applications – 2024 YSEALI Regional Workshop: Sustainable and Inclusive Cultural Tourism
Jakarta, April 2, 2024
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The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, is pleased to announce applications are now open for the 2024 YSEALI Regional Workshop: “Sustainable and Inclusive Cultural Tourism.” This workshop aims to encourage young leaders to talk about sustainable and inclusive tourism at cultural heritage sites throughout the region and… Read more
The Asia Foundation’s Project Conclusion Paves the Way for Gender Mainstreaming in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, March 19
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In Mongolia, The Asia Foundation recently celebrated the culmination of its four-year Women’s Economic Empowerment Project funded by Global Affairs Canada. The closing ceremony brought together distinguished partners from civil society, government, private sector, embassies, international organizations, and academia to celebrate the project’s trium… Read more