The Asia Foundation
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. Headquartered in San Francisco, The Asia Foundation works through a network of 18 offices in 18 Asian countries and in Washington, DC.
Founded in 1954. The Foundation marked its 60 years of experience in Asia working with private and public partners in the areas of leadership and institutional development, exchanges, and policy research. Starting January 1, 2011, David D. Arnold serves as president of the Foundation. The Foundation is governed by an eminent and well-known group of private sector trustees.
Impact
The Asia Foundation works with local leaders and communities to build effective institutions and advance reforms. Across Asia, the nonprofit organization is improving lives and expanding opportunities by:
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A charity accepted half a million for Arcadia firefighters. But it wasn’t allowed to fundraise
The Los Angeles Times 03 Apr 2025
More than a month later, the foundation still has not registered ... The World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce, which is not a government entity, is fundraising for its gift to the Arcadia Fire Department Foundation through its network in Asia, Europe and America, according to Arthur Chen, head of its North American chapter....
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Talent has finished in Pakistan, we will have to play ICC qualifying rounds: Basit Ali
Beijing News 03 Apr 2025
Until 2023, Pakistan, which was flying high, at least in the white-ball format, was given a reality check by the Indian team in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul slammed unbeaten centuries, bashed Pakistan bowlers all over the R Premadasa Stadium to lay the foundation for India's 228-run success....
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Emirates’ Aircrafted KIDS initiative reaches 700 young students across Asia
The Gulf Time 02 Apr 2025
Supporting children’s education and making meaningful connections within the communities it serves, Emirates has engaged with several educational entities across Asia; to provide 700 handmade schoolbags and essential stationery supplies directly to young students ... Aircrafted Kids by Emirates goes to Asia....
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Build your own brand: Bayer South Asia’s Rachana Panda on leadership, branding, and breaking barriers
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CCA chefs earn international accreditation
The Manila Times 02 Apr 2025
This includes mastery of techniques, food safety, sanitation, time management, and menu planning," said CCA chancellor Dr. Veritas Luna ... The first time CCA Manila got certified was in 2006, making it the first institution to acquire an ACFEF (American Culinary Federation Education Foundation) accredited culinary program in the Asia-Pacific region....
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Confidence builder
China Daily 01 Apr 2025
Some go so far as to say that Northeast Asia is inherently an anti-region — a region without the DNA for collaboration ... If European integration represents a form of de jure regionalism — a regionalism built on an extensive foundation of legal treaties and documents — then Northeast Asia exemplifies de facto regionalism....
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Ultranationalist Aleksandr Dugin, ‘Putin’s brain,’ has endorsed Trump
Asiatimes 01 Apr 2025
The Daily Report Start your day right with Asia Times' top stories AT Weekly Report A weekly roundup of Asia Times' most-read stories. Sign up. Dugin lays a philosophical foundation for foreign parties that oppose the European Union and western liberalism, and that disrupt political unity ... Sign up here to comment on Asia Times stories ... .......
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Iona University unveils new game plan, introduces new men's basketball coach Dan Geriot
Lohud 01 Apr 2025
“I think this is groundbreaking ... Mary’s ... Geriot is bringing assistant coach Pat Wallace back for a third season and this week added Michael Thompson, a decorated player at Northwestern who spent more than a decade competing professionally in Europe and Asia, to his staff. Player development is going to be a foundational cornerstone of the program....
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'There are more than 34,000 North Korean refugees living in South Korea.' Really? (Part 2)
Korea Times 31 Mar 2025
For example, The Diplomat wrote, “It’s hardly surprising that many of the 34,000 North Koreans in the South report feeling lonely and isolated.” The Asia Foundation noted, “There are almost 34,000 North Korean refugees in South Korea.” A 2023 MSN/The ......
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The US will not abandon Taiwan
Taipei Times 29 Mar 2025
By Sana Hashmi 胡莎娜. Concerns that the US might abandon Taiwan are often overstated. While US President Donald Trump’s handling of Ukraine raised unease in Taiwan, it is crucial to recognize that Taiwan is not Ukraine ... Moreover, the US public remains overwhelmingly wary of China ... Sana Hashmi is a fellow at the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation ... ....
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“There are more than 34,000 North Korean refugees living in South Korea.” Really? (Part 2)
Korea Times 29 Mar 2025
For example, The Diplomat wrote, “It’s hardly surprising that many of the 34,000 North Koreans in the South report feeling lonely and isolated.” The Asia Foundation noted, “There are almost 34,000 North Korean refugees in South Korea.” A 2023 MSN/The ......
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