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Working for a peaceful, just, and thriving Asia. 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, our work across the region is focused on good governance, women's empowerment and gender equality.
The Asia Foundation
3d ago
A conversation with two political activists who have secret literary lives—or is it the other way around?
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The Asia Foundation
3d ago
Government decentralization in Indonesia started off with a bang in 2001, but there are still a few kinks to work out, like who pays for local services.
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The Asia Foundation
3w ago
At the half-way point for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, where we are, how we can move forward, and a shout-out to Adam Smith.
The post Markets, Motives, and Micro-Finance: A View of the SDGs appeared first on The Asia Foundation ..read more
The Asia Foundation
3w ago
In Bangladesh, a collaboration with UNESCO will bring young and old together in two ethnic communities to share and document traditional narratives.
The post In Bangladesh, Preserving Indigenous Culture through Storytelling appeared first on The Asia Foundation ..read more
The Asia Foundation
3w ago
Thirty years after Mongolia’s transition to democracy, Mongolia, and The Asia Foundation, have an incredible story of progress to tell.
The post 30 Stories to Celebrate 30 Years in Mongolia appeared first on The Asia Foundation ..read more
The Asia Foundation
1M ago
An irrepressible disability activist tries her hand at board game design. We join her to take it out for a spin.
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The Asia Foundation
1M ago
A schoolteacher in Thailand stopped the blasting for a commercial navigation channel that was devastating the Mekong River.
The post Who Really Owns a River? appeared first on The Asia Foundation ..read more
The Asia Foundation
1M ago
A three-month fellowship for authors and illustrators develops mother-tongue children’s books and promotes reading in Mongolia
The post Investing in Creators to Promote Children’s Literature in Mongolia appeared first on The Asia Foundation ..read more
The Asia Foundation
1M ago
Saying a last goodbye to our dear friend and colleague Leopold Sudaryono.
The post So Long, Prison Reform Warrior! appeared first on The Asia Foundation ..read more
The Asia Foundation
2M ago
How the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, the world’s highest country, has welcomed the sport of baseball.
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