By supporting the Asian University for Women, you make a difference in the lives of talented young women, you create a bright future for students who deserve the promise of opportunity afforded by a high quality education.
An investment in AUW is moreover an investment in economic prosperity throughout the developing world. Higher education for women in developing countries has been recognized as a clear path to more equitable, stable and prosperous societies, impacting such areas as economic development, political stability, public health, education and many other issues. AUW is a pioneering initiative, offering a proper foundation for educating talented women for leadership roles throughout South Asia.
Your support for AUW will have a direct impact on the success of this vision. AUW has created a program from the ground up, with the express purpose of driving prosperity in the developing world through higher education for women. The program is merit-based and economically diverse, to ensure that the impact is felt across society. We firmly believe that a multi-cultural institution with a talented and diverse student body will enable the leadership ethic of AUW to manifest itself throughout the region.
As Margaret Mead has said “Never underestimate the power of a small but committed group of people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” We invite any individual or foundation who believes in economic justice and greater prosperity in the developing world to join us in supporting the Asian University for Women.
One of the most important challenges facing AUW is gathering the resources to launch the University as well as ensuring its sustainability in the future. A project of this type requires the support and sympathy of many. No individual, agency or government is expected to singly sponsor the initi ative. During this critical start-up period, AUW seeks visionary partners who share our passion for establishing the broader intellectual infrastructure essential to the advancement of developing countries, their political stability, and the reversal of the social, cultural and institutional barriers to women’s progress in society. We invite you to join us in this effort and contribute to the development of the Asian University for Women.
I strongly believe that liberal education that enables women to learn the art of critical thinking and develops the imagination is a powerful way – possibly the most powerful way – to foster women’s autonomy.