Lotus Circle
Supporting Women’s Empowerment
The Lotus Circle is a vibrant community of committed individuals and organizations supporting our work in women’s empowerment to strengthen economic, social, and political rights and opportunities for women and girls. By joining the Lotus Circle with an annual gift of $1000 or more, you can help transform the lives of women and girls across Asia and the Pacific.
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What the Lotus Circle Supports
The Lotus Leadership Awards
Each year, The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Leadership Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made major contributions to advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls. Proceeds from the awards dinner go toward innovative programs for women and girls across Asia and the Pacific.
Lotus Rapid Response Fund
The current freeze on foreign assistance means critical programs protecting and supporting women and girls are at immediate risk. To urgently bridge the gap in funding, we aim to raise $250,000. We need your help.
Even though funding is halted, critical needs persist.
Lotus Circle Highlights
Lotus Circle Advisors
The Lotus Circle Advisors are a group of committed philanthropists and business leaders who provide advice and generous support to The Asia Foundation’s work to create more opportunities for girls and women across Asia and the Pacific to improve their lives.
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Alice Young
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Amanda Minami
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Antoinette Mayer
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Carlene C. Laughlin
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Cheng-Ling Chen
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Courtney Klipper
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Debby Carter
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Deshi K. Singh
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Faye Sahai
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Hee-Jung Moon
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Janet Middleton Montag
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Jennie Tang
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Jennifer Cabalquinto
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Joan M. Cummins
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Kanika Metre
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Libby Scheideler
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Lin Jamison
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Linda Filardi
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Marlene Pelage
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Meredith M. Ludlow
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Missie Rennie
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Priya Ghandikota
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Smita Pillai
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Suzanne Siskel
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Swati Bhisé
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Tina Kwok
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Umbreen Sheikh
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Winnie C Feng
Lotus Leadership Awards Gala
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Leadership Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions towards empowering women in Asia and the Pacific.