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The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation (TAF) is a nonprofit, mission-driven international development organization committed to improving lives across Asia.[2] Its work across the region focuses on governance, women's empowerment and gender equality, inclusive economic growth, environment and climate action, and regional and international cooperation. The Foundation's Let's Read program is a free digital library in local languages and puts digital content and books into the hands of students, educators and leaders in 20+ countries. Headquartered in San Francisco, The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization working with public and private partners, and receives funding from a diverse group of bilateral multilateral development agencies, foundation, corporations and individuals.[1] The Foundation was established in 1954 to undertake cultural and educational activities on behalf of the United States Government in ways not open to official U.S. agencies.

Formation

1954

Nonprofit organization

San Francisco, California, United States

Laurel Miller

$104,324,731[1]

$104,757,151[1]

On 1 February 2023, Laurel E. Miller took over as president of the Foundation. She previously directed the Asia program at the International Crisis Group.[3]

Protecting the basic rights of women to counter , fight gender-based violence, increase political participation, and strengthen legal systems.[4]

human trafficking

Providing life-changing professional opportunities for newly emerging Asian leaders.

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Reducing the human and financial toll of natural disasters by equipping government officials, businesses, and community leaders in disaster planning and response.

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Creating jobs by improving the business climate and reducing red tape for local entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Reducing violence through peacebuilding efforts in some of the most entrenched conflict zones in the region, including Southern Thailand, Pakistan, Mindanao, and Sri Lanka.

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Conducting empirical surveys to assess the quality and responsiveness of government services, patterns of corruption, and levels of violence, including for years the most comprehensive public opinion poll in .[8]

Afghanistan

Providing books to tens of thousands of , libraries, and universities.[9]

schools

Global presence[edit]

The Asia Foundation addresses issues on both a country and regional level through its permanent offices on the ground in the Asia Pacific region. The foundation's staff are known for the depth of insights and granularity of knowledge on a variety of development challenges. Besides its offices across the region, the Foundation has an office in San Francisco and an office in Washington, D.C.

More efficient and effective government systems, structures, and services

S. Timothy Kochis Chair of the Board and Executive Committee

Janet Montag Vice Chair of the Board and Executive Committee

Kathleen Stephens Vice Chair of the Board and Executive Committee

Patricia M. Loui Treasurer of the Board and Executive Committee

Michael J. Green Secretary of the Board and Executive Committee

Laurel E. Miller President and chief executive officer

Official website of the Asia Foundation

at the Hoover Institution Archives

Asia Foundation Records