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Women's Empowerment Fund
Support the Women's Empowerment Program - Your Gift Will Make a Difference
When women have equal rights and opportunities, remarkable things happen in their own lives, in their families, and in their communities.
The Asia Foundation works with women in the communities where they live, and partners with trusted local organizations to ensure sustainable results. Our Women's Empowerment programs give women the tools and confidence to become powerful forces for positive change.
ANY AMOUNT CAN HELP
Contributions to the Women's Empowerment Fund in any amount are grouped together to meet a wide range of critical and immediate needs including:
- Expanding women's economic opportunities
- Giving girls and women the chance to gain an education
- Increasing women's legal rights
- Combating human trafficking
- Ending violence against women
- Promoting women's political participation
JOIN THE LOTUS CIRCLE!
Join the Lotus Circle, a community of individuals committed to the goals of the Women's Empowerment Program, working together to empower girls and women across Asia.
HOW TO MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION
For more than half a century, The Asia Foundation has been advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls throughout Asia. Your donation will contribute to this important work.
Contribute to the Women's Empowerment Fund or mail a check, payable to The Asia Foundation with Women's Empowerment Fund in the memo line, to:
Women's Empowerment Fund
c/o Resource Development
The Asia Foundation
P.O. Box 193223
San Francisco, CA 94119-3223
Questions on how to give? Contact the Resource Development team at:
give@asiafound.org
1-866-581-GIVE (4483)
HIGH PRIORITY WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS
Our High Priority Projects provide women and girls in Asia transformative, life-changing experiences for a brighter future. The following projects are ready for implementation but need funding. If you would like to support the full cost of a project, you can make it happen. Please contact our Resource Development team at: 1-866-581-GIVE (4483) or give@asiafound.org.
Domestic Violence Shelter & Legal Aid for Women in Bangladesh
Needed support: $10,000
Your support will establish two new domestic violence shelters located outside of Dhaka that offer legal services for women escaping violence and seeking legal assistance.
Livelihoods for Young War Widows in Nepal
Needed support: $50K and above
Your support will reduce the vulnerability of young women widowed by the conflict in Nepal and in need of employment opportunities. This provides training and job placement in traditional and non-traditional occupations to women in groups of 100.
Increasing Entrepreneurship for Migrant Workers in China
Needed support: $60,000 and above
Building on a previous, successful pilot program, your support will give 12-16 potential migrant women entrepreneurs the business skills and funding they need to start and manage a successful business.
Developing a Network of Young Women Politicians in Asia
Needed support: $50,000/year
Your support will enable important regional workshops in Asia that will develop the leadership skills of younger women political leaders and create a network of women legislators to promote mentoring and sharing of best practices experiences. U.S. young women political leaders will also be included to promote US-Asia exchange.