The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation improves lives, expands opportunities, and helps societies flourish across a dynamic and developing Asia and the Pacific.

Through our Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality Program, we have transformed thousands of lives through evidence-based programs that focus on expanding women’s economic opportunities, increasing women’s rights and security, and advancing women’s political participation.

Program Outcomes

• Greater equity, inclusion, and opportunities for vulnerable groups
• Increased opportunities for women’s education, employment, and entrepreneurship
• Improved women’s rights and security, including reduced gender-based violence
• Greater women’s political voice and leadership