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Thai App Transforms Access to National Childcare Data
Despite women’s labor force participation being historically high in Thailand, there has been a significant decline over the past decade, due to the rising burden of childcare and eldercare. Without […] -
Empowering Women in Shaviyani Atoll Maaungoodhoo, Maldives with Hydroponic Technology
Hydroponic technology – the method of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil- is revolutionary for the island of Shaviyani Atoll Maaungoodhoo in the Maldives. Hydroponics is […] -
Let’s Read Helps Advance Indonesian Literacy
Indonesia has long faced challenges in reading literacy, ranking among the lowest-performing nations globally. This pressing reality highlights the urgent need to enhance reading skills and cultivate a love for […] -
Let’s Read and BRAC University to make reading more fun for children
Last week, Let’s Read Bangladesh and BRAC University hosted “Translating Stories for Young Minds,” a workshop that inspired students to make reading more accessible for children. The event combined hands-on […] -
Indonesia Launches Data-Powered Innovation to Tackle Extreme Poverty
Indonesia is a rising powerhouse in Southeast Asia, committed to eradicating extreme poverty by 2024. While the country’s poverty rate has declined to 1.1% in 2023, provinces like East Nusa […] -
ACF: Equipping India’s MSMEs with Cybersecurity Resilience
Across India, MSMEs remain an important part of the country's economy and the livelihoods of women entrepreneurs, providing 120 million jobs and driving innovation. However, their businesses are the most at risk, with 83% of small businesses reporting cybersecurity breaches that result in substantial financial harm. -
Let’s Read Unveils New Series of Decodable Books from Across Asia-Pacific
Access to high-quality, culturally relevant educational materials is crucial for helping children develop strong reading skills. However, a lack of reading resources and support can hold back young learners in […] -
Building Pathways for Young Women in STEM
Across Asia and the Pacific, girls and women remain underrepresented in university majors and careers in STEM. Overcoming barriers and advancing STEM opportunities for women and girls is critical to […] -
Equipping Pakistan’s Next Generation of Women Tech Leaders
In Pakistan, like much of Asia and the Pacific, women remain heavily underrepresented in STEM fields – creating a critical gap in both higher education and the growing digital economy. […] -
Expanding Success of Public-Private Partnership to Address Childhood Stunting in Indonesia
Our 2023 Social Entrepreneurship for the Nation (WiNNER) competition finalist, WeCare.id, is expanding its successful public-private partnership by signing an MOU to provide alternative financing for the district government of Manggarai Barat, East Nusa Tenggara province in Indonesia. WeCare.id is a social enterprise that provides accessible and affordable healthcare services through their crowdfunding platform. Their enterprise was a direct response to the chronic and recurrent child malnutrition affecting communities across Indonesia. -
Addressing Challenges to Organizational Capacity: Our Commitment to Growth
While the capacities of civil society organizations vary, they usually face challenges in governance, resource mobilization, and project management, which can hinder long-term sustainability and growth. Each of these issues […] -
2024 Leaders on the Frontlines: Voices for Asia and the Pacific’s Future
On October 22 and 23, 2024, we hosted two private dinners for our 2024 Asia Foundation Development Fellows in Berkeley and San Francisco. The dinners brought together Lotus Circle Advisors, […]
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