The Asia Foundation

Fosters regional progress by addressing key challenges and promoting development across Asia and the Pacific through partnerships and targeted initiatives

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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    1954

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit organisation committed to improving lives and opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. With a focus on areas like Read more governance, women's empowerment, economic growth, and environmental action, the Foundation operates through a network of 18 country offices in the region. Supported by diverse funding sources, including development agencies and private entities, they provided substantial programme support and educational materials in 2022. Renowned for its dedication to regional development, The Asia Foundation collaborates with local stakeholders to navigate political landscapes and drive reforms. Through extensive networks, emerging leader support, and regional expertise, it plays a pivotal role in advancing social progress. Its efforts address crucial challenges such as inequality, conflicts, urbanization issues, violence against women, and civil society limitations, all of which could otherwise hinder the region's development.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • Programme to Support Survivors of Gender Based Violence

    It conducts a multi-country research effort, led by its India office, focused on examining screening and aid provisions for survivors of trafficking and gender-based violence in Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka. The project aims to furnish government and non-government entities with both national and regional guidance. Furthermore, the organization backs vulnerability mapping in Jharkhand, a high-risk area for trafficking, to assist Government preventive strategies.

  • India-U.S. Triangular Development Partnership Programme

    Executing the India-U.S. Triangular Development Partnership (TriDeP), the organisation strengthens India's collaborative role in Indo-Pacific development alongside the U.S. Focused on disaster risk reduction, climate-resilient agriculture, and renewable energy, TriDeP forges partnerships with Governments, civil society, businesses, and academia in the region. Leveraging the Foundation's extensive Indo-Pacific experience and relationships, TriDeP transfers Indian innovations, advancing joint U.S.-India development efforts for regional prosperity.

Impact Metrics

  • Digital Boos Provided to Help Children Develop Reading, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 7400
  • Digital Books in Number of Languages

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 51

Leadership Team

  • Nandita Baruah

    Country Representative

  • Sunil Pillai

    Technical Advisor - Surveys

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    100+

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    114, Jor Bagh (First Floor), New Delhi, 110003

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit