Hearing Local Voices at the “Ground Zero” of Climate Change
In the restless borderlands between India and Bangladesh, new research documents the human impacts of climate disruption where the social compact is precarious. The post Hearing Local Voices at the...
View ArticleAccelerate PH Celebrates International Women’s Month with Event Featuring...
In celebration of International Women’s Month, the Foundation’s Accelerate Women’s Entrepreneurship for Peace and Prosperity in Mindanao (Accelerate PH) initiative and the Community Crafts Association...
View ArticleGender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Updates from Asia and the Pacific
9:30 – 10:30 am ET Gender inequality in Asia and the Pacific is compounded by the current climate and environment crises, and the ever-evolving technology landscape in the region. The devastating...
View ArticleThe Asia Foundation Announces New Regional Initiative to Amplify Women’s...
Bangkok, March 22, 2024 — The Asia Foundation announces its partnership with the New Zealand Government on a significant 5-year regional program initiative, AMPLIFY: Amplifying women’s peace actions in...
View ArticleCelebrating Women’s Day in the Maldives: Honoring Progress and Empowerment
On March 8, 2024, The Association for Gulhee Development (AGD), a partner of the Foundation in the Maldives, marked International Women’s Day (IWD) with a special event themed “Inspire Inclusion” on...
View ArticleThe Asia Foundation’s Project Conclusion Paves the Way for Gender...
Ulaanbaatar, March 22, 2024 — In Mongolia, The Asia Foundation recently celebrated the culmination of its four-year Women’s Economic Empowerment Project funded by Global Affairs Canada. The closing...
View ArticleNational Dialogue on Local Budgeting Brings Together Provincial, District,...
On March 15, The Asia Foundation in Cambodia and its partner, the Coalition for Partnership in Democratic Development, organized the second national dialogue on “Promoting the Transparent and...
View ArticleNIC Launches Training Program with Asia Foundation Support to Foster...
With support from The Asia Foundation, the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) launched the pilot training program, “Fundamentals of Microchip/Integrated Circuit Design and Fabrication,” to...
View ArticleThe Asia Foundation Spotlights Women’s Vital Role in Cambodia’s Tech Sector
On March 6, The Asia Foundation hosted an International Women’s Day 2024 Event in collaboration with the Women in Tek Network (WTN) Chapter Cambodia. The event provided a platform for networking and...
View ArticleSecond Cohort of SNGP Fellows Graduate in Nepal
The second cohort of our Subnational Governance Program (SNGP) in Nepal completed their yearlong fellowship with a graduation ceremony at the Foundation’s Kathmandu office. The fellowship, launched in...
View ArticleAddressing Child Trafficking in Nepal: Bridging the Gap between Research and...
Poverty, illiteracy, harmful cultural practices, gender-based violence, weak legislative mechanisms, biased registration processes, and an unregulated border with India fuel child trafficking in Nepal....
View ArticleKPPL Maju Bersama: The First Women’s Group Involved in Social Forestry in...
Kerinci Seblat National Park (KSNP) plays a vital role in biodiversity conservation in Indonesia. Maintaining the sustainability of forests is crucial, as they serve as a key water source for the...
View ArticleRewriting Gender Paradigms for Women Pursuing Careers in Data and Technology...
The Women in Data (WiD) Steering Committee, comprised of 12 Nepali organizations with years of study and experience, advocates for fair opportunities for women in data and technology and aims to create...
View ArticleCall For Applications – 2024 YSEALI Regional Workshop: Sustainable and...
Jakarta, April 2, 2024 — The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, is pleased to announce applications are now open for the “2024 YSEALI Regional Workshop: “Sustainable and...
View ArticleDevEx Highlights Asia Foundation Program Director in Nepal on Gaps in USAID...
April 3, 2024 — DevEx, a media platform for the international development community, features the Foundation’s USAID CSM Program director in Nepal, Ajay Das, on the gap between USAID’s policy...
View ArticleThe Makassar City Government to Publish the Mayor’s Regulation (Perwali) on...
The Makassar city government, in collaboration with YLBHI LBH Makassar, is currently in the final stages of drafting the Mayor’s Regulation (Perwali) on Restorative Justice’s Support Services in...
View ArticleAccelerate My Business Impact: Somi Bhagat Guragain’s Story
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are vital to Nepal’s economy, comprising 90% of businesses and 45% of jobs, employing 2.7 million people. However, women-led enterprises, despite...
View ArticleVirtual Event: 2030 Climate Champions Forum
6 PM – 8:30 PM PT and 9 AM – 11:30 AM Beijing (April 16) To address the urgent need for U.S.-China collaboration toward a sustainable future, The Asia Foundation launched the 2030 Climate Champions...
View ArticleFuture of Work in Nepal: Conference on Artificial Intelligence
AI technology is rapidly expanding worldwide, whether in regular individuals’ lives, research, or advances in health and agriculture. Adaptation of this technology is becoming increasingly important in...
View ArticleWomen’s Roles in Peacebuilding: The Power of Women Leading Peace in Mindanao
3:30 – 5:00 PM ET Women are critical to achieving sustainable peace and can play a significant role in peacebuilding and security efforts globally. Women leaders are important actors in peace processes...
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