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  • Remembering David I. Steinberg

    The Asia Foundation is saddened to announce the passing of David I. Steinberg, who died on December 5, 2024, at the age of 96. For 18 years of his long […]
  • The Asia Foundation Hosts “Trump 2.0 and the Indo-Pacific” Roundtable Dialogue 

    On November 27, The Asia Foundation co-hosted the Trump 2.0 and the Indo-Pacific roundtable dialogue with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India. The roundtable featured Dr. Tanvi […]
  • The Asia Foundation Unveils 2025 Development Fellows

    After a competitive selection with over 850 applicants, our Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia and the Pacific’s Future has a new 2025 cohort of 13 emerging leaders. […]
  • Indonesia

    The Asia Foundation established an office in Indonesia in 1955 and has since fostered strong connections with a wide range of Indonesian institutions. This includes collaboration with numerous civil society […]
  • Pakistan Builds Inclusive Climate Responses that Safeguard Women and Children

    We are placing women and vulnerable groups at the center of climate resilience and transforming how communities respond to climate threats in the region.  On October 3, 2024, The Asia […]
  • Empowering Women, Building Communities: The Merauke Women’s School

    A school in South Papua, Indonesia, is breaking the cycle of violence against women and empowering them to reclaim their voices in their communities.
  • 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.
  • The Asia Foundation Mongolia Hosts President of Australian Senate and Parliamentary Delegation on Women’s Climate Resilience 

    The Asia Foundation in Mongolia recently hosted the President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines and a parliamentary delegation to discuss gender equality, social inclusion, and climate resilience and introduce […]
  • 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 […]
  • The Asia Foundation Champions Gender & Climate Action at CAREC Forum

    We are committed to advancing women’s leadership and active participation in sustainable and gender-responsive climate responses that improve lives across the region.  On November 6, the Central Asia Regional Economic […]

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