Education and Leadership
About this Program
Tackling critical Asian development challenges rests not only on solid ideas and strategies, but on people. The most innovative and game-changing ideas will always fall flat if subjected to poor leadership. The Asia Foundation invests in the emerging leaders needed for Asian societies to develop and flourish, and has long worked to identify, equip and develop leaders of consequence—from emerging, next generation development and policy leaders in Asia, to highly accomplished leaders who seek to do more.
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How We Work
Leadership and Exchange Programs
The Asia Foundation invests in the human capital needed for Asian societies to develop and flourish, and has long worked to identify, equip and develop leaders of consequence—from emerging, next generation development and policy leaders in Asia, to highly accomplished leaders who seek to do more. LeadEx is the Foundation’s unit combining our leadership and exchange programs, including the Asia Foundation Development Fellows, Luce Scholars, and an array of exchanges.
Let’s Read
To develop a love of reading, children need books in their own language with characters, themes, and settings that reflect their lives. Let’s Read is an initiative that draws on The Asia Foundation’s deep expertise and networks in communities across Asia to cultivate the skills of local authors and illustrators while building the only free digital library for children in Asia and the Pacific. It is the successor to our long-running Books for Asia program.
Scholarships
The Asia Foundation’s scholarship programs are distinguished by the holistic, tailored support provided to girls and young women in secondary school and university. This includes material support to offset the costs of attending school to students and their families, such as tuition, fees, books, uniforms, housing, and transportation assistance. Our programs also provide essential support outside of the classroom. One-on-one mentoring, peer networking, counseling, and academic monitoring helps students thrive in their studies.
Program Highlights
Education and Leadership News
Recent Publications
Striving Digitally: Understanding the Challenges of Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs
Towards an Equitable and Integrated South Asia: Building Enabling Environments for Women in Trade – India Country Report
Opportunities for the Development of Women-Led Businesses and Clusters via Collective Marks and Certifications Marks
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Leaders on the Frontlines
The Leaders on the Frontlines Awards underscore the Foundation’s commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders. Proceeds from the event support The Asia Foundation’s Leadership & Exchanges program. The Foundation’s diverse leadership initiatives offer emerging leaders from Asia and the Pacific the chance to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of regional challenges.
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