As a committed Lotus Circle Advisor for many years, and as a Foundation Trustee, I have personally witnessed the work we do on the ground that impacts the lives of so many women and girls.  I have talked with many of these women and girls in my travels to Mongolia, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and even Myanmar.  Girls in rural communities who are given rare opportunities for an education.  Girls who are rescued from traffickers.  Girls who receive training and skills that support their families, and communities.  I see the profound joy that comes with hope.  Joy that is often missing when we have everything else.  Please join me in making a donation, and share the Joy!

Lotus Circle Funds are fuel funds that allow The Asia Foundation to support programs that advance women and girls' empowerment in Asia. When the pandemic hit, Lotus Circle Funds enabled immediate action to respond to the urgent needs of women and girls and to support communities at the front lines of COVID-19 response. Your generous donation to The Asia Foundation's Women's Empowerment Program will help us to address critical issues across Asia, and support women for years to come.

In recognition of your generous donation, you will also receive a complimentary invitation to the 2021 Virtual Lotus Leadership Awards celebration on April 28th airing at6 pm Eastern, 3 pm Pacific. Viewers will gather to celebrate outstanding individuals and organizations that have made major contributions to women's empowerment and gender equality in Asia.

On behalf of poor women and girls in Asia, I thank you for your support!