Lotus Circle funds are fuel funds that allow The Asia Foundation to support programs that advance gender equality and social inclusion in Asia. When the pandemic hit, Lotus Circle funds enabled immediate action to respond to the urgent needs of women and girls and LGBTQ communities at the frontlines of COVID-19 response. Your generous donation to The Asia Foundation's Women's Empowerment Program will help us to address critical issues across the continent, 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 at 6 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.