Media, News & Insights in New York City
No results found.
-
Bangsamoro Women’s Movement and Visa and Visa Foundation Honored at 2024 Lotus Leadership Awards
The Asia Foundation today hosted the 2024 Lotus Leadership Awards Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. The Leadership Awards are an initiative of the Lotus Circle, a […]
-
New York City
The Asia Foundation hosts special events in New York, including salons, galas, publisher appreciations, Board of Trustee events, and issue briefings, where we sometimes partner with organizations such as the Council on Foreign Relations or Asia Society. Each spring, we honor recipients of our Lotus Leadership Awards at a special gala
-
The New York Times Covers Local Partner HAkA’s Women Forest Defenders
The New York Times highlighted The Asia Foundation’s local partner in Indonesia, HAkA, for their efforts to protect, conserve, and restore the Leuser Ecosystem using a women-led forest defender initiative. […]
-
Gloria Steinem, Google.org, and Aceh Women Forest Defenders to be Honored at 2023 Lotus Leadership Awards
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, […]
-
2022 Lotus Leadership Awards
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”163″ display=”slideshow” caption_height=”36″ aspect_ratio=”1.777″]On Wednesday April 6th, 2022 The Asia Foundation hosted the 10th Lotus Leadership Awards in New York City. This year’s awards honored Reshma Saujani, founder […]
-
2022 Lotus Leadership Awards to Honor Reshma Saujani and G-Star RAW Denim Foundation for Expanding Opportunities for Women and Girls
The Asia Foundation will host the 2022 Lotus Leadership Awards on April 6 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. The tenth Lotus Leadership Awards honors Girls Who Code […]
-
Lotus Leadership Awards: Beyond a Sustainable Supply Chain
The adventurous Dutch fashion company G-Star, known for its sustainable denim, is also a force for development in Asia through its GSRD Foundation. GSRD will be honored April 6 with an Asia Foundation Lotus Leadership Award.
-
2021 Lotus Leadership Awards
On April 28, 2021, we honored Eileen Fisher for her pioneering leadership in women’s economic empowerment and sustainability and Women In Need (WIN), a nonprofit partner working to end gender-based violence in Sri Lanka.
-
Virtual Lotus Leadership Awards
Embracing new ways to convene, on April 15 we honored women’s empowerment impacts across Asia. The program featured honorees Ziauddin Yousafzai, co-founder of the Malala Fund; Mastercard for its commitment […]
-
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, […]
-
Legendary Photographs to be Auctioned at Sotheby’s on April 3 to Benefit The Asia Foundation
During times of social distancing and uncertainty, art can be curative and connecting. On April 3, a private collection of legendary 20th century photographs by such luminaries as Ansel Adams, […]
-
Insider Briefing: Lotus Rapid Response Funds – Deployment Report
An overview of Asia Foundation’s country office operations amidst the pandemic and updates on the Women’s Empowerment Program’s Lotus Rapid Response Fund. The fund was designed to leverage existing programs […]
-
Girl Power in Myanmar: Publishing Overlooked Stories to Affect Change
9:30 am EST: Arrivals 10:00 am–11:00 am EST: Discussion Christie’s New York, 20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY In September 2019, The Asia Foundation launched its regional Let’s Read initiative […]
-
AP, New York Times, Washington Post Feature 2019 Afghan Survey
Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, The Sacramento Bee, Yahoo! News India, and Daily Mail (UK) highlight key findings from The Asia Foundation’s 2019 […]
-
Virtual Lotus Leadership Awards Honoring Ziauddin Yousafzai, Mastercard, and The Gender Lab
6:00 pm Eastern / 3:00 pm Pacific Please join us for the Virtual Lotus Leadership Awards on April 15 as we share our commitment to the fight for gender equality. […]
-
The Lotus Circle: Modern Day Activists
The Lotus Circle is a vibrant community of committed individuals and organizations supporting The Asia Foundation’s Women’s Empowerment program to strengthen economic, social, and political rights and opportunities for women […]
-
Lotus Leadership Awards Dinner Honoring Lana Condor, Jennifer Cabalquinto, and Center for Education and Development
6:00 pm I Reception 7:00 pm I Dinner FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, 757 Market Street, San Francisco The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Leadership Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions […]
-
7th Annual Young Lotus Soirée
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Eli Klein Gallery, 398 West Street, New York, NY The Young Lotus Circle is a diverse group of young professionals, working to benefit The Asia […]
-
8th Lotus Leadership Awards Gala Honoring Christiane Amanpour and SafetiPin
Award-winning journalist Christiane Amanpour was honored with the 2019 Lotus Leadership Award for her extraordinary leadership in raising the voices and stories of women worldwide. SafetiPin, a social enterprise harnessing the power of data and technology to make Asian cities safer for women, was also honored.
-
Christiane Amanpour Tells Us Why It’s Crucial to Shine a Light on Gender Inequality Every Day
Celebrated CNN and PBS journalist Christiane Amanpour talked with InAsia this week about why she’s so committed to shining a spotlight on women’s lives. On April 3 in New York […]
-
The Asia Foundation’s 2019 Lotus Leadership Awards in New York to Honor Christiane Amanpour and SafetiPin
The Asia Foundation announces the honorees of the 2019 Lotus Leadership Awards Gala, New York to be hosted on Wednesday, April 3 at the Mandarin Oriental New York. Award-winning journalist Christiane Amanpour […]
-
The Asia Foundation Releases New Report on ASEAN
This week, The Asia Foundation released a new report, ASEAN as the Architect for Regional Development Cooperation on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly […]
-
Nikita Desai
Nikita Desai is the associate director for East Coast Philanthropy for The Asia Foundation in New York. Nikita oversees the private fundraising strategy on the East Coast for The Asia […]
-
6th Annual Young Lotus Soiree
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Eli Klein Gallery 398 West Street New York, NY The Young Lotus Circle is a diverse group of young professionals, working to benefit The Asia […]
-
Slideshow and Film: 2017 Lotus Leadership Awards Honor Amartya Sen and Henry Luce Foundation
Last week, The Asia Foundation honored Nobel Prize Laureate Amartya Sen and The Henry Luce Foundation at the 7th annual Lotus Leadership Awards Gala in New York City. The awards […]
-
2017 Lotus Leadership Awards in New York City Honor Amartya Sen and Henry Luce Foundation
The Asia Foundation honored Nobel Prize Laureate Amartya Sen and The Henry Luce Foundation at the 7th annual Lotus Leadership Awards Gala in New York City. The awards gala is hosted annually by the Foundation’s Lotus Circle, a vibrant community of philanthropists that supports innovative Asia Foundation projects designed to advance women’s empowerment and gender…
-
Video: The Lotus Circle, Modern Day Activists
As The Asia Foundation and the Lotus Circle prepare to honor Nobel Prize Laureate Amartya Sen and The Henry Luce Foundation at the seventh annual Lotus Leadership Awards Gala in New York City on […]
-
Lotus Leadership Awards: Dr. Vartan Gregorian on behalf of Carnegie Corporation of New York
The Asia Foundation and the Lotus Circle honored First Lady of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mrs. Rula Ghani at the sixth annual Lotus Leadership Awards Gala in New York City on May 11. […]
-
Advancing Women in Asia: A Conversation with Lotus Circle Advisor Lin Jamison
Today, The Asia Foundation honored First Lady of Afghanistan Rula Ghani and Carnegie Corporation of New York at the sixth Lotus Leadership Awards Gala in New York City for their […]
-
In Photos: Lotus Circle Gathers Ahead of Today’s Lotus Leadership Awards
The Asia Foundation and the Lotus Circle gathered yesterday in New York at the home of Janet and Tom Montag for a luncheon to honor the First Lady of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan […]
-
The Lotus Circle – Modern Day Activists
Learn about The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Circle – a community of individuals who raise capital to rapidly respond and provide economic, social, and political opportunities for women in Asia.
-
Carnegie Corporation’s Vartan Gregorian: Transforming Afghan Women’s Lives through Education
On May 11, The Asia Foundation will host its sixth annual Lotus Leadership Awards Gala in New York City, honoring First Lady of Afghanistan, Rula Ghani, and Carnegie Corporation of New […]
-
Lotus Circle Advisor Janet Montag: “Give Girls a Voice and the Tools to Change Their Lives.”
This week in New York City, The Asia Foundation’s fifth annual Lotus Leadership Awards honored two acclaimed women leaders – women’s rights advocate Ranjana Kumari, director of India’s Centre for Social Research, and Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and author Sheryl WuDunn. In anticipation of the awards gala, In Asia spoke with Lotus Circle Advisor Janet Montag, a…
-
The Lotus Circle 2015
The Lotus Circle is a community of committed individuals working together to empower girls and women across Asia through The Asia Foundation’s Women’s Empowerment Program. For more than half a […]
-
Fifth Annual Lotus Leadership Awards
On June 3 in New York City, The Asia Foundation’s fifth annual Lotus Leadership Awards will honor the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Sheryl WuDunn and women’s rights […]
-
Attend the 2015 Lotus Leadership Awards
The Lotus Leadership Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made major contributions to the well-being of women and their communities in Asia. This annual event is hosted by […]
-
Lotus Leadership Awards: Nani Zulminarni
Each year, The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Circle hosts an event in New York City to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made major contributions to the wellbeing of women […]
-
Lotus Leadership Awards: Prof. Muhammad Yunus
Each year, The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Circle hosts an event in New York City to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made major contributions to the wellbeing of women […]
-
Lotus Leadership Awards: Cedric Prouvé on behalf of Estée Lauder Companies
Each year, The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Circle hosts an event in New York City to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made major contributions to the wellbeing of women […]
-
The 2014 Lotus Leadership Awards – President Jimmy Carter
President Jimmy Carter congratulates Muhammad Yunus on being awarded the 2014 Lotus Leadership Award.
-
The 2014 Lotus Leadership Awards – Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton congratulates Muhammad Yunus and Nani Zulminarni on being awarded the 2014 Lotus Leadership Award.
-
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus to Receive Lotus Leadership Award
The Asia Foundation just announced that Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus will receive this year’s Lotus Leadership Award in recognition of his efforts to eliminate economic inequality and improve the […]
-
The Lotus Circle 2013
The Lotus Circle is a community of committed individuals working together to empower girls and women across Asia through The Asia Foundation’s Women’s Empowerment Program. For more than half a […]
-
The Lotus Circle 2012
The Lotus Circle is a community of committed individuals working together to empower girls and women across Asia through The Asia Foundation’s Women’s Empowerment Program. For more than half a […]
-
Partnering for Change: Dr. David Ho
Dr. David Ho is the Scientific Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center and the Irene Diamond Professor at The Rockefeller University. Dr. Ho’s pioneering […]
-
The Lotus Circle: Tell Her She Can
The Lotus Circle is a community of committed individuals working together to empower girls and women across Asia through The Asia Foundation’s Women’s Empowerment Program. For more than half a […]