Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Vision
A peaceful, just, and thriving Asia and the Pacific.
Our Mission
The Asia Foundation improves lives, expands opportunities, and helps societies flourish across a dynamic and developing Asia and the Pacific. We work with innovative leaders and communities to build effective institutions and advance pathbreaking reforms. Together with our partners, we are committed to the Asia-Pacific region’s continued development as a peaceful, just, and thriving region of the world.
Our Partners
We work closely with a diverse range of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, emerging Asian donors, philanthropic organizations, and the private sector to address the critical issues facing the Asia-Pacific region. These dynamic partnerships and donor resources are essential in supporting programs in our country offices and in making an impact across Asia and the Pacific.
Our Values
Our core values are a shared foundation manifested across all of our offices. These principles are a common thread to guide our programs, partnerships, institutional culture, and approach.
Trust and partnership | Our operations and programs reflect the integrity and accountability of our staff who are trusted by individuals and institutions across Asia and the Pacific.
Longstanding presence and commitment | We have made history through far-reaching reforms and inclusive development and will continue to value a forward-thinking approach in the years ahead.
Deep respect for local context | We are immersed in the social, political, environmental, and economic realities in the region and informed by a community-led approach.
Inclusion of differing views | We believe in the importance of myriad perspectives and encourage inclusive dialogue and engagement to nurture homegrown talent and ideas.
Innovating and adapting for impact | We are known for our ability to identify, respond to, and iterate rapidly on issues and events affecting the places and communities where we work.
Support The Asia Foundation
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.