AsiaFoundation70

Over seven decades, The Asia Foundation has partnered with change-makers in government, civil society, business, and academia in solving some of the greatest social and economic challenges facing Asia and the Pacific. This year we celebrate 70 years of improving lives and expanding opportunities.

Drawing on our deep local knowledge and long-term relationships, we have invested in unleashing human ingenuity, building effective institutions, and promoting responsive public policies. We have helped economic growth to become more inclusive, enabled access to justice for those who need it most, raised women’s voices, contributed to peaceful resolution of violent conflicts, catalyzed local actions to respond to climate change, and supported leaders and social entrepreneurs in their journeys of creating positive change. Partnership is at the center of all we do in helping the societies in which we work to realize their own aspirations.

To mark our anniversary, we are sharing highlights that capture the scope and impact of The Asia Foundation’s work past and present. At the same time, we are reaffirming our commitment to solving critical challenges in the decades ahead. Presented in a variety of formats, the highlights will be conveyed through the voices and perspectives of our staff throughout Asia and the Pacific, experts, and local partners.

Two of the initial highlights that follow feature our pioneering contributions to public policy reform in the Philippines through a method called “thinking and working politically.” Another demonstrates our impact on institutionalizing mediated dispute resolution in Sri Lanka. More will follow in the coming weeks and months as we celebrate our proud legacy and ongoing commitment to the future of Asia and the Pacific.