About Us
Who We Are
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equality, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific, supported by a headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Washington, DC. Our funding comes from a diverse array of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
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Our Approach
Internationally recognized for our commitment to the region’s development, we bring together local individuals, communities, and governments who are shaping the future of Asia and the Pacific.
Our approach is nuanced and multidimensional. A particular strength is our ability to navigate Asia and the Pacific’s political context for reform and development. Engaging our long-standing and ever-expanding networks, nurturing new talent and rising young leaders, and drawing on our deep regional knowledge, we play a catalytic role in advancing Asia and the Pacific’s development and social progress.
Strategy 2025
We are pleased to share our 2025 strategic roadmap that encourages growth in our areas of strength while allowing flexibility and welcoming the changes in the region and varying local conditions.
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Asia and the Pacific are the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions in the world. What happens in Asia and the Pacific impacts the entire globe. There is an urgent need to support positive change during this time of mounting development challenges and global disruption.