Think, Feel, and #BeASEAN
The ASEAN Foundation is dedicated to empowering communities, fostering collaboration, and promoting sustainable growth across the region. Together, we build an inclusive and connected ASEAN.
Our Partners
Promoting ASEAN awareness and developing the potential of ASEAN citizens
The ASEAN Foundation is an organisation by the people, for the people of ASEAN. Through our programmes, we unlock the potential of ASEAN citizens—empowering them to shape a more inclusive, connected, and vibrant ASEAN Community.
Partner with Us to Drive Impact!
Join the ASEAN Foundation in empowering communities and driving meaningful change across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Ongoing Programmes
Our initiatives empower youth, encourage innovation, and connect communities across ASEAN and beyond. We believe in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a difference.
AIM ASEAN
AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN, or AIM ASEAN, is a regional programme that helps Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia use AI to grow stronger, more efficient, and more competitive. Led by the ASEAN Foundation in partnership with AVPN with support from Google.org and Asian Development Bank (ADB), the two-year programme […]
ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme
The ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme (ASEAN SEDP) is a flagship initiative of the ASEAN Foundation, first launched in 2021 with the support of SAP and GIZ. Since ASEAN SEDP 2.0, the programme has also been supported by TikTok as a strategic partner. The programme continues to empower youth-led social enterprises across ASEAN by fostering […]
ASEAN Supporting Our Artisans and Retailers Together
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of ASEAN’s economy, making up for 97.2% to 99.9% of businesses and providing many jobs, livelihoods, and financial stability across the region. Despite their vital contribution to growth and stability for the region’s economy, many MSMEs remain trapped on the margins of the digital economy. The […]
AI Ready ASEAN
AI Ready ASEAN is a flagship digital initiative by the ASEAN Foundation, made possible through a generous USD 5 million grant from Google.org, with the goal of significantly boosting AI literacy across all ten ASEAN Member States. Launched in 2024 and running for 2.5 years, the programme aims to equip ASEAN citizens, particularly youth, educators, […]
eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN
Where Youth Drive Change, One Community at a Time Across ASEAN, youth make up over 30% of the population, a vibrant force of creativity, passion, and purpose. They care deeply about the future, not just their own, but that of their communities and the region they call home. When their ideas are heard and their […]
ASEAN Data Science Explorers
ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE) is the ASEAN Foundation’s longest-running digital initiative, supported by SAP, aimed at strengthening data literacy and digital skills among ASEAN youth. Since 2017, the programme has empowered students across the region to harness data for social impact, with a focus on real-world challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable […]
Enhancing Digital Skills of SMEs in ASEAN
Enhancing Digital Skills of ASEAN SMEs (EDS-ASEAN) is a programme by the ASEAN Foundation, delivered in partnership with Huawei, aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of SMEs across the region. In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, traditional business models are no longer enough; EDS-ASEAN equips SMEs with the digital tools, skills, and strategies they need to […]
AIM ASEAN
AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN, or AIM ASEAN, is a regional programme that helps Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia use AI to grow stronger, more efficient, and more competitive. Led by the ASEAN Foundation in partnership with AVPN with support from Google.org and Asian Development Bank (ADB), the two-year programme […]
ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme
The ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme (ASEAN SEDP) is a flagship initiative of the ASEAN Foundation, first launched in 2021 with the support of SAP and GIZ. Since ASEAN SEDP 2.0, the programme has also been supported by TikTok as a strategic partner. The programme continues to empower youth-led social enterprises across ASEAN by fostering […]
ASEAN Supporting Our Artisans and Retailers Together
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of ASEAN’s economy, making up for 97.2% to 99.9% of businesses and providing many jobs, livelihoods, and financial stability across the region. Despite their vital contribution to growth and stability for the region’s economy, many MSMEs remain trapped on the margins of the digital economy. The […]
AI Ready ASEAN
AI Ready ASEAN is a flagship digital initiative by the ASEAN Foundation, made possible through a generous USD 5 million grant from Google.org, with the goal of significantly boosting AI literacy across all ten ASEAN Member States. Launched in 2024 and running for 2.5 years, the programme aims to equip ASEAN citizens, particularly youth, educators, […]
eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN
Where Youth Drive Change, One Community at a Time Across ASEAN, youth make up over 30% of the population, a vibrant force of creativity, passion, and purpose. They care deeply about the future, not just their own, but that of their communities and the region they call home. When their ideas are heard and their […]
ASEAN Data Science Explorers
ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE) is the ASEAN Foundation’s longest-running digital initiative, supported by SAP, aimed at strengthening data literacy and digital skills among ASEAN youth. Since 2017, the programme has empowered students across the region to harness data for social impact, with a focus on real-world challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable […]
Enhancing Digital Skills of SMEs in ASEAN
Enhancing Digital Skills of ASEAN SMEs (EDS-ASEAN) is a programme by the ASEAN Foundation, delivered in partnership with Huawei, aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of SMEs across the region. In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, traditional business models are no longer enough; EDS-ASEAN equips SMEs with the digital tools, skills, and strategies they need to […]
News and Updates
- News
Screenshots of the ASEAN SOAR Together online capacity-building sessions featuring multiple participants and guest speakers in a virtual meeting grid. The event is supported by TikTok Shop, in partnership with ASEAN-BAC Malaysia 2025, and organised by the ASEAN Foundation. The ASEAN Foundation, in collaboration with TikTok Shop and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), continued […]
- News
On 12–13 August 2025, the ASEAN Foundation, with support from Google.org, hosted the 2nd Regional Policy Convening of AI Ready ASEAN during the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Bringing together policymakers, educators, AI practitioners, youth leaders, and civil society organisations, the convening carried the theme “Bridging AI Literacy and AI Safety: Building Responsible […]
- News
Jakarta, Indonesia | 15–19 September 2025 – Young leaders from the ten ASEAN Member States, Timor-Leste, and East Asia Summit (EAS) countries including Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and the United States, are gathering in Jakarta this week to participate in the ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting […]
ASEAN Foundation Annual Report 2024
- Updated: 06/05/25
ASEAN Foundation Annual Report 2023
- Updated: 27/08/24
KONNECT ASEAN Phase One Final Report
- Updated: 03/04/24
One Divide or Many Divides? Underprivileged ASEAN Communities’ Meaningful Digital Literacy and Response to Disinformation
- Updated: 20/03/24
ASEAN Foundation Annual Report 2022
- Updated: 10/10/23
ASEAN Foundation Annual Report 2021
- Updated: 12/09/22
Mind the Gap: Mapping Youth Skills for the Future in ASEAN
- Updated: 17/06/22
ASEAN Digital Literacy 101 – Vietnamese
- Updated: 27/10/21
ASEAN Digital Literacy 101 – Tagalog
- Updated: 27/10/21
ASEAN Foundation Annual Report 2024
- Updated: 06/05/25
ASEAN Foundation Annual Report 2023
- Updated: 27/08/24
KONNECT ASEAN Phase One Final Report
- Updated: 03/04/24
One Divide or Many Divides? Underprivileged ASEAN Communities’ Meaningful Digital Literacy and Response to Disinformation
- Updated: 20/03/24
ASEAN Foundation Annual Report 2022
- Updated: 10/10/23
ASEAN Foundation Annual Report 2021
- Updated: 12/09/22
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, programmes, and opportunities from the ASEAN Foundation✌️