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Girls
Education-Education and Vocational Training (1846 KB)
It is widely recognized that when you educate a girl, her life and the
lives around her are changed forever. Education can improve economic
opportunities by preparing girls with the knowledge and skills they need to
find employment. Attending...
It is widely recognized that when
you educate a girl, her life and the lives around her are changed forever.
Education can improve economic opportunities by preparing girls with the
knowledge and skills they need to find employment. Attending school also
allows girls more time and opportunities to learn basic life skills, often
resulting in later marriages for them, and fewer, healthier, and better
educated children. However, in many developing Asian countries girls are
often kept out of school, and many women are unable to read and write. Women
who lack education and skills become vulnerable to cycles of illiteracy,
poverty, and abuse. Our programs create opportunities for women and girls to
avoid this trap.
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10/13/2011
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Combating Human
Trafficking in Asia (2103 KB)
Human trafficking is one of the most serious human rights challenges
confronting the world today. The Asia Foundation's presence across the Asia-Pacific
region for more than 50 years, and its network of over 60 local
counter-trafficking...
Human trafficking is one of the
most serious human rights challenges confronting the world today. The Asia
Foundation's presence across the Asia-Pacific region for more than 50 years,
and its network of over 60 local counter-trafficking partners, gives us the
unique ability to work both nationally and across borders to combat this
egregious human rights violation.
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10/13/2011
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Women's Political
Participation (367 KB)
The Asia Foundation has had a dedicated program to increasing women’s
participation in democratic processes and public decisionmaking across the
Asia-Pacific region since 1992. The Foundation’s commitment to advancing
women’s...
The Asia Foundation has had a
dedicated program to increasing women’s participation in democratic processes
and public decisionmaking across the Asia-Pacific region since 1992. The
Foundation’s commitment to advancing women’s political participation is based
on the recognition that broad citizen participation is not only an important
end in itself, but it is also the key to addressing the immediate, practical,
and longterm strategic needs of women. Ultimately, increasing women’s
political participation is an effective means for promoting more open,
democratic societies in which women are full participants and beneficiaries
of national development. Working with and through local partner organizations
in 21 countries throughout Asia, the Foundation serves as a regional resource
providing technical expertise, training, and financial support.
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09/14/2011
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Protecting and
Promoting Women's Legal Rights (561 KB)
The Asia Foundation has worked with Asian governments and local partner
organizations for over 50 years to support and strengthen legal systems so
they can more effectively protect women's rights. Together with our local
partners, we...
The Asia Foundation has worked
with Asian governments and local partner organizations for over 50 years to
support and strengthen legal systems so they can more effectively protect
women's rights. Together with our local partners, we provide communities with
information on their rights under national law and provide women with free
legal aid to empower them with the knowledge, courage, and support to claim
their rights and take control of their lives.
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09/14/2011
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Gender-Based Violence
(3073 KB)
Gender-based violence is one of the most prevalent and destructive
problems women face worldwide, often resulting in debilitating physical and
psychological trauma. This serious problem is deeply-rooted in women's low
status within...
Gender-based violence is one of
the most prevalent and destructive problems women face worldwide, often
resulting in debilitating physical and psychological trauma. This serious
problem is deeply-rooted in women's low status within society—a problem The
Asia Foundation works to address on many fronts. Our programs work with
entire communities to change negative attitudes and social customs that
condone violence against women. We also work to prevent violence and address
the immediate needs of victims by supporting shelters and providing
counselling, legal aid, and vocational skills to help women rebuild their
lives.
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09/14/2011
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Women's
Entrepreneurship (2109 KB)
Generating Economic Opportunities for Women in Asia
An overview of The Asia Foundation's work in fostering economic
opportunities for women in Asia.
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09/12/2011
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Anti-Trafficking
Program in Mongolia (1480 KB)
The Asia Foundation's anti-trafficking program in Mongolia.
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09/01/2011
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Supporting Women's
Higher Education in Mongolia (Mongolian) (195 KB)
In 2010, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the Zorig Foundation,
launched a scholarship program funded by the Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation.
The program supports university education for 120 female students who were
unable to continue...
In 2010, The Asia Foundation, in
partnership with the Zorig Foundation, launched a scholarship program funded
by the Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation. The program supports university
education for 120 female students who were unable to continue their education
due to financial constraints.
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09/01/2011
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Anti-Trafficking
Program in Mongolia (Mongolian) (1511 KB)
The Asia Foundation has been at the forefront of addressing human
trafficking issues in Mongolia since 2002. In May 2009, the Foundation was
awarded a two-year program to reduce and deter human trafficking, from and
within Mongolia, through...
The Asia Foundation has been at
the forefront of addressing human trafficking issues in Mongolia since 2002.
In May 2009, the Foundation was awarded a two-year program to reduce and
deter human trafficking, from and within Mongolia, through improved
investigation, prosecution, and prevention.
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09/01/2011
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The Asia Foundation
Bulletin - Summer 2011 (649 KB)
In this issue: "Six Days in Afghanistan," "Lotus Circle
Honors Dr. David Ho for Work in Women's Health," "New Book on
Economic Governance," "Future Leaders Experience Asia,"
"Asia Foundation President Speaks in Sydney," "South Korea's
Green...
In this issue: "Six Days in
Afghanistan," "Lotus Circle Honors Dr. David Ho for Work in Women's
Health," "New Book on Economic Governance," "Future
Leaders Experience Asia," "Asia Foundation President Speaks in
Sydney," "South Korea's Green Growth," "David Arnold
Meets UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon," "Featured
Multimedia," and "Sri Lanka Dialogue Explores Aid Between Asian
Nations."
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07/29/2011
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David D. Arnold's
Remarks from First Annual Lotus Leadership Awards Luncheon 2011 (81 KB)
Remarks from David D. Arnold, President of The Asia Foundation, at the
First Annual Lotus Leadership Awards Luncheon held in New York, June 8, 2011.
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06/08/2011
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Annual Report - FY2010
(1809 KB)
The Asia Foundation's Annual Report covering Fiscal Year 2010.
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04/29/2011
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Project List - FY2010
(2573 KB)
Our annual Project List is an inventory of Asia Foundation projects,
programs, and grants on the ground in Asia and in the U.S. This edition
covers fiscal year 2010.
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04/29/2011
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Cambodia's Labor
Migration: Analysis of the Legal Framework, The Asia Foundation & USAID
(1990 KB)
A look at the legal framework for labor migration of Cambodian women to
Malaysia (for domestic work) and Cambodian men to Thailand (to work in
agribusiness); and an analysis of the rules that govern regular migration
while identifying...
A look at the legal framework for
labor migration of Cambodian women to Malaysia (for domestic work) and
Cambodian men to Thailand (to work in agribusiness); and an analysis of the
rules that govern regular migration while identifying legislation that can be
employed to protect those who become victims during irregular migration and
that can be used against those who perpetrate and profit from it.
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04/01/2011
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Khmer version -
Cambodia's Labor Migration: Analysis of the Legal Framework, The Asia
Foundation & USAID (1449 KB)
Khmer-language version of a report looking at the legal framework for
labor migration of Cambodian women to Malaysia (for domestic work) and Cambodian
men to Thailand (to work in agribusiness); and an analysis of the rules that
govern regular...
Khmer-language version of a report
looking at the legal framework for labor migration of Cambodian women to
Malaysia (for domestic work) and Cambodian men to Thailand (to work in
agribusiness); and an analysis of the rules that govern regular migration
while identifying legislation that can be employed to protect those who
become victims during irregular migration and that can be used against those
who perpetrate and profit from it.
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04/01/2011
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Education for Afghan
Girls and Women (Pashto) (566 KB)
Since it reopened its office in
Afghanistan in 2002, The Asia Foundation has established strong links with
the formal education system, and also supports civil society organizations to
provide remedial, vocational, and other non-formal education and training for
women and girls. The Foundation works both to increase girls' access to
education as well as to improve the quality of education offered. During the
years of conflict, the Foundation supported education for Afghan girls and
women living in refugee camps in Pakistan. During the Taliban years, when
girls were banned from school, the Foundation supported PARSA, a local
Kabul-based organization that ran home schools for girls.
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03/14/2011
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Women's Empowerment
Program: China (1415 KB) 03/09/2011
The Asia Foundation's Women's Empowerment Program works closely with our
local partners to address these challenges and ensure that women can be a key
contributor to development in China. The program advances women's empowerment
through...
The Asia Foundation's Women's
Empowerment Program works closely with our local partners to address these
challenges and ensure that women can be a key contributor to development in
China. The program advances women's empowerment through education, increasing
economic security, mitigating the effects of natural disasters, and helping
women access their legal rights.
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