New York City
About Our Work in New York City
In New York City, we host the annual Lotus Leadership Awards. The gala is a platform for advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls, and proceeds support innovative gender equality projects. The Lotus Circle is a vibrant community of individuals, foundations, and corporations that raise private capital to rapidly respond to threats and challenges facing women and girls in Asia and the Pacific.
Contact Information
Nikita Desai
Associate Director, East Coast Philanthropy
What We Do
Lotus Leadership Awards
Each year, The Asia Foundation’s Lotus Leadership Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made major contributions to the well-being of women and girls in Asia. Proceeds from the gala go towards innovative programs for women and girls across Asia and the Pacific.
AsiaFoundation70
This year, we celebrate 70 years of improving lives and expanding opportunities.