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Women’s Voice and Leadership Sri Lanka: Perspectives on Project Implementation
March 29, 2024
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This video offers an exploration of how feminist methodologies have been applied in the design and implementation of the Women’s Voice and Leadership Sri Lanka project, along with expert commentary. Drawing on insights from the project team, the video delves into the tangible results achieved and the broader implications of adopting feminist strate… Read more
Small and Mighty Steps for a Sweet, Green Future with Lastiana Yuliandari
November 16, 2023
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Travel to Yogyakarta, Indonesia, with 2023 Asia Foundation Development Fellow Lastiana Yuliandari and her Green Warriors. Together, they are revolutionizing the sugar industry with Aliet Green, her woman-run social enterprise making sustainably grown, ethically harvested coconut sugar. It’s more nutritious, less processed, and better for humans and… Read more
Celebrating Leaders for a Greener, Better World
November 2, 2023
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Watch highlights from our 2023 Leaders on the Frontlines Awards. The Asia Foundation celebrates champions of sustainable development at its annual Leaders on the Frontlines Awards, honoring Mekong River defender Niwat Roykaew and Speaker Emerita of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and introducing 12 courageous emerging leaders…. Read more
The Asia Foundation Supports Leaders for a Better World
October 20, 2023
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On October 12, The Asia Foundation hosted the annual Leaders on the Frontlines Awards in San Francisco’s historic Julia Morgan Ballroom. Honoring champions like Mekong River defender Niwat Roykaew and United States Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for their significant sustainable development efforts. Highlighting both seasoned and emerging leaders, in… Read more
2023 Leaders on the Frontlines Awards
October 13, 2023
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The 2023 Leaders on the Frontlines Awards was held on October 12 at the historic Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco’s iconic Merchant Exchange Building to celebrate emerging and veteran leaders. This year’s Chang-Lin Tien Distinguished Leadership Award went to Niwat Roykaew, chairman of the Chiang Khong Conservati… Read more
Indonesia’s Women Forest Defenders
May 2, 2023
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A mountainous tropical forest on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the Leuser Ecosystem is the last place on earth where the elephant, rhino, tiger, and orangutan still roam together in the wild. But the forest is under pressure from poachers, illegal loggers, and miners, who strip the land of resources, causing floods and destroying villages. Now,… Read more
Highlights from the 2023 Lotus Leadership Awards Gala
May 2, 2023
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“Our premise is really simple: when you change the lives of women, you can affect an entire society. That’s the power of the multiplier effect,” said Lotus Leadership Awards co-chairs Sydnie Kohara and Elizabeth Keatinge Scheideler. You can become a part of this transformative movement by joining the Lotus Circle. Your contribution supports innovat… Read more
2023 Lotus Leadership Awards
April 28, 2023
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On April 26, 2023, The Asia Foundation hosted the 2023 Lotus Leadership Awards in New York City. The eleventh Lotus Leadership Awards honored Gloria Steinem, Google.org, HAkA, and the Aceh Women Forest Defenders Movement from Indonesia. The gala featured special guest Seth Meyers, photographer Nigel Barker and singer-songwriter Katini Yamaoka…. Read more
2023 Lotus Leadership Awards Gala
April 13, 2023
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The Asia Foundation will host the 2023 Lotus Leadership Awards on April 26 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. The eleventh Lotus Leadership Awards will honor Gloria Steinem, Google.org, HAkA, and the Aceh Women Forest Defenders Movement from Indonesia. The gala will feature special guest Seth Meyers, photographer Nigel Barker and singer-son… Read more
Meet our 2022 Leaders on the Frontlines
November 10, 2022
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The Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future program provides highly qualified, young professionals from Asia with an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and gain in-depth knowledge of Asia’s critical development challenges. LeadNext builds a vibrant network of future leaders aged 18-25 f… Read more