Our Work
- Our Work
  
  Locally grounded and globally connected, we work on the most critical issues facing Asia and the Pacific.
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  - Afghanistan
  - Bangladesh
  - Cambodia
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Korea
  - Laos
  - Malaysia
  - Mongolia
  - Myanmar
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  - Pakistan
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - Sri Lanka
  - Thailand
  - Timor-Leste
  - Vietnam
  - United States
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About Us
- Overview
  
  The Asia Foundation is an international nonprofit organization working to solve the toughest social and economic challenges in Asia and the Pacific. 
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- The Latest Across Asia-Pacific
  
  Explore news and highlights from across our offices and learn what our experts and networks have to say about the development landscape in Asia and the Pacific.
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- Change Starts with You
  
  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.
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Sri Lanka

June 3, 2025

Since 1954, The Asia Foundation has been a trusted link between civil society and government in Sri Lanka. The Asia Foundation is valued for its work promoting inclusive subnational governance, improving access to justice, advancing women’s rights and economic empowerment, facilitating effective alternative dispute resolution, strengthening civil society, and supporting the well-being of communities.