Program Areas
Driving change through our core program areas
We work on complex, cross-cutting issues across Asia and the Pacific. Our core portfolio centers around six key priorities: governance, economic growth, education and leadership, environment and climate resilience, international cooperation, and women’s empowerment.
What We Do
Governance
Foster responsive, effective, and accountable institutions in government and civil society that promote economic growth and long-term stability
Economic Growth
Partner with governments, businesses, and local organizations to advance skills that develop the workforce and enact policy reforms that reduce barriers for businesses and workers
Environmental Resilience
Support smarter land use, modern infrastructure, and efficient resource management to prepare for and mitigate natural disasters, supply chain disruptions, and resource demands
Education and Leadership
Invest in the next generation through education and literacy initiatives, leadership development, exchanges, and fellowships
Women’s Empowerment
Advance rights, security, and opportunities of women and girls
International Cooperation
Strengthen cooperation through APEC, ASEAN, and other organizations to solve economic and nontraditional security challenges that move across borders
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.