The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, its programs address critical issues affecting Asia in the 21st century—governance and law, economic development, women’s empowerment, environment, and regional cooperation.
The foundation works with innovative leaders and communities to build effective institutions and advance path-breaking reforms.
Foundation’s Goals
- Improve lives
- Expand Opportunities
- Help socities flourish
Focus Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma(Myanmar), Cambodia, China, East Timor (Timor-Leste), India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Programmes
- Governance and law
- Economic development
- Women’s Empowerment
- Environment
- Regional Cooperation
- Books for Asia
- Exchanges
Foundation’s Values
- Deep respect for local context
- Inclusion of differing views
- Innovative, agile thinking
- Trust, accountability, and partnership
- Longstanding presence and commitment
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be organisation or group from above mentioned countries only.
- The Foundation does not make grants to individuals nor to U.S-based organizations.
- Only persons from above areas of interest should apply.
For more information, please visit Asia Foundation.
