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The Asia Foundation’s Future Skills Alliance Launches Phase Two of STEM ConnectHER, Paving the Way for Women in STEM
March 1, 2024
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The Asia Foundation’s Future Skills Alliance (FSA) launches the second phase of STEM ConnectHER. The initiative aims to promote women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Asia and the Pacific. Building on its successful pilot in 2021, the program will expand its network in Korea, Japan, India, Malaysia, and… Read more
Amplifying Change: Community-Centered Approaches to Ending Violence Against Women
Washington, DC, Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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9:30 – 11:00 am ET Gender-based violence, specifically, violence against women and girls, and trafficking in persons, are pervasive occurrences that have seen a dramatic uptick in many countries due to conflict, climate change, Covid-19, and other ongoing conflicts and crises. Globally, one in three women experience physical and/or sexual violence… Read more
APEC Highlights Go Digital ASEAN in Digital Skills Development Report for Asia-Pacific
February 23, 2024
Media Coverage
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) spotlights The Asia Foundation’s Go Digital ASEAN initiative as a case study in the report “Enhance the Cross-Border Development of Skilled Professionals across the APEC Region.” The report emphasizes the urgent need for skilled professions in Asia and the Pacific and showcases ongoing skills development… Read more
The Asia Foundation and Google.org Partnership Featured in Coverage of APAC Cybersecurity Fund in Sri Lanka
February 20, 2024
Media Coverage
DailyFT, a Sri Lankan business and financial news outlet, highlights the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in its coverage of The Asia Foundation and its partners’ program initiatives in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, which ranked 81st out of 175 countries in 2020’s National Cyber Security Index, scoring especially low in protection for digital and essential servi… Read more
Applications Open for the 2024 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art
San Francisco, January 29, 2024
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In partnership with the Asian Art Museum, The Asia Foundation announces a call for applications for the 2024 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art, a program supporting exchange between diverse, emerging curatorial voices focusing on Asian or Asian American art. The application period opens on January 31 and closes on March 3, with… Read more
Announcing the 2024 LeadNext Fellows: Ambassadors for a Global Future
San Francisco, January 23, 2024
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The Asia Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 LeadNext Fellows: Ambassadors for a Global Future class. LeadNext is The Asia Foundation’s dynamic new program focused on global citizenship for the 21st century. LeadNext builds a vibrant network of future leaders aged 18-25 from across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States to support the… Read more
The Asia Foundation Announces 2024 Development Fellows
January 23, 2024
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The Asia Foundation announces the 2024 class of Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future following a highly competitive selection process with thousands of applicants. The 2024 Development Fellows are emerging leaders in their fields, bringing bold, innovative thinking and a deep commitment to addressing complex is… Read more
The Asia Foundation Announces New Members of the Board of Trustees
January 12, 2024
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The Asia Foundation announces three new members to the Board of Trustees effective January 2024. Joining our mission to improve lives and expand opportunities across Asia and the Pacific, these new members bring a wealth of experience, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to advancing our impact. Meet our new members: Lama Ahmad is a resea… Read more
Devpolicy Spotlights Laurel Miller’s Remarks on AI’s Implications for International Development
December 19, 2023
Media Coverage
Australian National University’s Devpolicy Blog highlights Asia Foundation President Laurel Miller’s 2023 Australasian Aid Conference closing remarks on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for the international development sector. In her speech, Miller articulates key points of concern related to AI in developing countries, including t… Read more
The New York Times Covers Local Partner HAkA’s Women Forest Defenders
November 30, 2023
Media Coverage
The New York Times highlighted The Asia Foundation’s local partner in Indonesia, HAkA, for their efforts to protect, conserve, and restore the Leuser Ecosystem using a women-led forest defender initiative. Through our environmental governance unit, the Foundation supports HAkA to empower women traditionally excluded from forest protection. This sup… Read more