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The Asia Foundation Announces 2024 Class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding
The Asia Foundation announces the 2024 class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding. The three fellows selected are from Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Nepal and are emerging peacebuilding leaders positioned […]
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Applications Open for 2025 Asia Foundation Development Fellows
Applications are now open for the 2025 Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leaders for Climate Action. Applications will be open through July 29, 2024. In recognition of the growing urgency […]
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Asia Foundation Announces 2024 Margaret Williams Fellows in Asian Art
The Asia Foundation and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are pleased to announce Min-hyung Kang (Korea) and Ellen Larson (United States) as the 2024 Margaret F. Williams Memorial […]
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Call for Applications: 2024 Fuller Fellowship Peacebuilding
Applications open on March 18 for the 2024 William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding. Fuller Fellows are early or mid-career professionals with demonstrated potential for leadership in the peacebuilding field and […]
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Applications Open for the 2024 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art
In partnership with the Asian Art Museum, The Asia Foundation announces a call for applications for the 2024 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art, a program supporting exchange between […]
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Announcing the 2024 LeadNext Fellows: Ambassadors for a Global Future
The Asia Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 LeadNext Fellows: Ambassadors for a Global Future class. LeadNext is The Asia Foundation’s dynamic new program focused on global citizenship for the 21st […]
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The Asia Foundation Announces 2024 Development Fellows
The Asia Foundation announces the 2024 class of Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future following a highly competitive selection process with thousands of applicants. The 2024 Development […]
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The Asia Foundation Selects William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding
The Asia Foundation announces the 2023 class of William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding. The three fellows from Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are emerging peacebuilding leaders committed to advancing […]
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Applications Open for 2024 Asia Foundation Development Fellows
Applications are now open for the 2024 Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future Program. The Asia Foundation is searching for its ninth cohort of highly talented Development Fellows. Applications will […]
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A Conversation with NPR’s Elise Hu
On Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital 6 PM to 8 PM PT DPR Construction, 945 Front St, San Francisco, CA Join The Asia Foundation as […]
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Applications Open for the 2023 William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding
Applications are now open for the 2023 William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding. For the first time in the program’s history, The Asia Foundation has launched an open call for […]
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Strengthening Economic Cooperation: The Asia Foundation Hosts APEC Secretariat in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
The Asia Foundation hosted a delegation from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat led by Executive Director Rebecca Sta Maria. More than 35 stakeholders from Silicon Valley and the Bay […]
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Announcing the 2023 LeadNext Fellows: Ambassadors for a Global Future
The Asia Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 LeadNext Fellows: Ambassadors for a Global Future class. LeadNext is The Asia Foundation’s dynamic new program focused on global citizenship for […]
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The Asia Foundation Announces 2023 Development Fellows
The Asia Foundation announces the 2023 class of Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future following a highly competitive selection process. The 2023 Development Fellows are emerging leaders in their […]
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2022 Kickoff Reel: Leaders on the Frontlines
On October 19, 2022, the Chang-Lin Tien Distinguished Leadership Award was awarded to Maria Ressa and the Rappler team for their leadership in independent and fearless journalism in the Philippines. […]
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2022 Leaders on the Frontlines Awards Dinner
The 2022 Leaders on the Frontlines Awards Dinner was held Wednesday, October 19th, 2022, at the InterContinental San Francisco. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”168″ display=”slideshow”] The Chang-Lin Tien Distinguished Leadership Award was […]
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Asia Foundation to Honor Maria Ressa, Rappler, and Tom Brokaw as Leaders on the Frontlines
On October 19, The Asia Foundation will celebrate heroic leaders creating a better world at its annual Leaders on the Frontlines event, honoring 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa […]
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Applications Open for 2023 Asia Foundation Development Fellows
Applications are now open for the 2023 Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future Program. The Asia Foundation is searching for its ninth cohort of highly talented Development […]
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Search Begins for New Asia Foundation President & CEO
The Asia Foundation is launching the recruitment process for a new leader to succeed David D. Arnold. After 12 years as The Asia Foundation President & CEO, Arnold will step […]
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The Asia Foundation Releases 2021 Annual Report
Today, The Asia Foundation releases its new annual report which is now available online. Please enjoy stories from across the Foundation’s many offices, as well as highlights of unique initiatives […]
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Asia Foundation Announces the 2022 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellows
The Asia Foundation and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco are pleased to announce Arlette Quynh-Anh Tran and Do Nguyen Tuong Vi (Vicky Do) as the 2022 Margaret F. […]
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The Asia Foundation Announces the 2022 Development Fellows
The Asia Foundation announces the 2022 class of Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future following a highly competitive selection process. Representing 12 Asian countries and a wide […]
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Call for Applications: Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art
In partnership with the Asian Art Museum, The Asia Foundation announces a call for applications for the 2022 Margaret F. Williams Memorial Fellowship in Asian Art, a program supporting exchange […]
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The Asia Foundation Selects Inaugural Class of LeadNext Fellows
The Asia Foundation welcomes the inaugural class of LeadNext Fellows: Ambassadors for a Global Future, a new program focused on global citizenship for the 21st century. The 2022 program begins […]
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2021 Leaders on the Frontline Highlights
Highlights from The Asia Foundation’s 2021 Leaders on the Frontlines event, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Ifrah Faiz, Ban-Ki Moon, Eun-Mee Kim, David Arnold, Rajiv Shah, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Sydnie Kohara.
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2021 Leaders on the Frontlines: Leaders for a Better World
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”162″ display=”pro_horizontal_filmstrip” show_captions=”1″ caption_class=”caption_below_stage” caption_height=”36″ aspect_ratio=”1.777″] Leaders on the Frontlines: Leaders for a Better World 2021 honored Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Eun Mee Kim, and the Rockefeller Foundation, and […]
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The Asia Foundation Honors Yo-Yo Ma, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Dr. Eun Mee Kim at Annual Leadership Awards
On November 9, 2021, The Asia Foundation will celebrate Leaders on the Frontlines: Leaders for a Better World, honoring Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. Eun Mee Kim, and The Rockefeller Foundation for […]
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The Asia Foundation Selects Class of 2021-2022 William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding
The Asia Foundation is excited to announce the class of 2022 William P. Fuller Fellows in Peacebuilding. This group of fellows, which come from five countries in Asia, are an […]
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The Asia Foundation Welcomes New Trustees
The Asia Foundation, a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia, announces the addition of four members to its Board of Trustees: Ambassador […]
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2020 Asia Foundation Development Fellows Extended to 2021
The Asia Foundation’s 2020 Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future program will be deferred until 2021, due to current travel restrictions and the public health landscape. The […]
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The Asia Foundation Hosts Annual Leadership Awards Celebration
In 2020 with lives and livelihoods disrupted, leaders are confronting extraordinary challenges in a time of uncertainty. Join us to livestream Leaders on the Frontlines on September 24, 6pm PT, […]
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A Statement from Asia Foundation President David D. Arnold
This week we are reflecting on the unique and challenging historical context in which we find ourselves operating today. Amidst the grief of losing more than 400,000 victims worldwide to […]
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The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Leadership Awards 2020
Ziauddin Yousafzai of Malala Fund, Mastercard, The Gender Lab Honored as Allies in the Fight for Gender Equality The Asia Foundation, an international development nonprofit addressing Asia’s most urgent problems, […]
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Addressing the Covid-19 Crisis
As Covid-19 continues to spread, The Asia Foundation is responding. There are significant implications for public health and safety, economic security, governance, and political stability across Asia, and the Foundation […]
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The Asia Foundation Covid-19 Response
Dear Members of The Asia Foundation Community, The health and safety of our community, partners, grantees, and employees is our top priority. As the Covid-19 health emergency unfolds, we […]
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The Asia Foundation Receives Pacific Century Institute 2020 Building Bridges Award
The Asia Foundation, an international development nonprofit addressing Asia’s most critical issues, recently received Pacific Century Institute’s 2020 Building Bridges Award. President David D. Arnold accepted the Institutional award on […]
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Meet the 2020-2021 Class of Luce Scholars
Today, The Asia Foundation and the Henry Luce Foundation announce the 2020-2021 class of Luce Scholars. The Luce Scholars Program promotes and broadens an awareness of Asia among young future […]
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The Asia Foundation Announces Three New Trustees
The Asia Foundation, a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia, announces the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees: […]
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The Asia Foundation Selects 2020 Development Fellows
The Asia Foundation today announced the 2020 class of Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future following a highly competitive selection process. Representing 11 Asian countries and a […]
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Insider Briefing: Asia Foundation Development Fellows on Poverty and Urban Development
Two alumni of The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program discuss their work at the intersection of poverty and urban development. Featuring Iromi Perera, Urban Development Policy Researcher and Activist based […]
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Asia Foundation and APEC Committed to Promoting Regional Economic Cooperation
Stronger cooperation is essential for APEC as economies address inequality, environmental health, and the digital economy—the region’s critical challenges—said APEC Secretariat Executive Director Rebecca Sta Maria during a visit to […]
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The Asia Foundation and the Asian Development Bank Host Livable Cities Forum
The Asian Development Bank and The Asia Foundation co-hosted Livable Cities Forum: Digital Solutions for Livable Asian Cities in San Francisco, California. Asian cities play a crucial role as centers […]
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Asia Foundation Announces 2016 Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future
The Asia Foundation today announced the 2016 class of the Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future. The six women and six men are an accomplished group of […]
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2019 Chang-Lin Tien Distinguished Leadership Award Dinner
On September 10, 2019 in San Francisco, The Asia Foundation presented Dr. Oyun Sanjaasuren, former president of the United Nations Environment Assembly, with the Chang-Lin Tien Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of her extraordinary leadership and advocacy for civil and social rights. The Honorable George P. Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of State, received a Lifetime…
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2020 Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program Now Accepting Applications
The Asia Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2020 Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future program. The 2020 fellowship class will be the seventh cohort of this prestigious […]
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Honoring Asia Foundation Trustee Emeritus Theodore L. Eliot, Jr.
Asia Foundation Trustee Emeritus Theodore L. Eliot, Jr. passed away on August 8 at the age of 91. Theodore Lyman Eliot Jr. was born Jan. 24, 1928, part of the […]
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San Francisco Lotus Leadership Awards Dinner 2019
On May 29, 2019, we honored actress Lana Condor, Golden State Warriors CFO Jennifer Cabalquinto, and the Center for Education and Development in Vietnam for their incredible contributions towards women and girls empowerment in Asia at the San Francisco Lotus Circle Leadership Awards Dinner.
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Golden State Warriors CFO Jennifer Cabalquinto and Actress Lana Condor Honored by The Asia Foundation in San Francisco May 29
The Asia Foundation, an international development nonprofit addressing Asia’s most critical issues, is pleased to announce the honorees of their 2019 Lotus Leadership Awards in San Francisco on Wednesday, May […]
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Let’s Read Dismantles Barriers to Literacy by Uniting Technology and Local Communities in Asia’s Free Digital Library for Children
Today, The Asia Foundation unveiled Let’s Read, Asia’s free digital library for children, a locally-driven solution to book scarcity in Asia. During remarks delivered at the annual Comparative & International […]
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The Asia Foundation Selects 2019 Development Fellows
The Asia Foundation today announced the 2019 class of Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future following a highly competitive selection process.
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The Asia Foundation Announces New Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairs and Trustees
The Asia Foundation announces the election of Sunder Ramaswamy as chairman of the board; Timothy Kochis and Ambassador Kathleen Stephens as vice chairs; and Jerome L. Dodson, Patricia M. Loui, […]
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The Asia Foundation Names Dr. Adam Burke Conflict and Fragility Director
The Asia Foundation announces the appointment of Dr. Adam Burke as director of the Conflict and Fragility program. Burke is a distinguished specialist in conflict, peacebuilding and development, and worked […]
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The Asia Foundation Names Dr. Nicola Nixon Director of Governance
The Asia Foundation announces the appointment of Dr. Nicola Nixon as its new director of Governance. With 20 years of experience in international development and academia, Nixon will lead the […]
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Now Accepting Applications: 2018 YSEALI Summit Singapore, December 3-5 “The United States and ASEAN: Partners in Growth and Innovation”
The Asia Foundation is now accepting applications for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit, a program of the U.S. Department of State. This summit will take place December […]
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The Asia Foundation Honors Ban Ki-moon in San Francisco
On September 11 in San Francisco, The Asia Foundation will present the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon with the Chang-Lin Tien Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of […]
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2019 Asia Foundation Development Fellows Accepting Applications Through October 22
The Asia Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2019 Asia Foundation Development Fellows: Emerging Leadership for Asia’s Future program. The 2019 fellowship class will be the sixth cohort of […]
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Asia Foundation Presents “Recent Developments on the Korean Peninsula and Prospects for U.S.-Korea Relations” with Dr. Jin Park
On July 30th, The Asia Foundation, in collaboration with UC Berkeley’s Institute of East Asian Studies and Center for Korean Studies, hosted a conversation “Recent Developments on the Korean Peninsula […]
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Asia Foundation Chairman Dr. David M. Lampton Honored by Committee of 100 for Advancing U.S.-China Relations
At its recent annual conference in Silicon Valley on May 5, 2018, the Committee of 100 (C100) honored Asia Foundation Chairman Dr. David M. Lampton with a Lifetime Achievement Award […]
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U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry Briefs Asia Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
The Asia Foundation hosted former U.S. Secretary of Defense William J. Perry for a special foreign policy briefing during the Board of Trustees meeting in Redwood City this past weekend. […]
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Asia Foundation Expresses Sorrow Over Passing of Julio “Andy” Andrews, Beloved Former Colleague, Development Innovator, Leader, and Friend
It is with deep sadness that The Asia Foundation announces the passing away of Julio “Andy” Andrews at his home in Temecula, California on March 4, 2018. Across Asia, and […]