Welcome to the Nippon Foundation’s Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowships Program Philippine Partner Institution Website.

As Asia moves into the 21st century, it faces political, economic, and social challenges that transcend national boundaries. To meet these challenges, the region needs a new pool of intellectuals who are willing to be active in the public sphere and can articulate common concerns and propose creative solutions. Recognizing that opportunities for intellectual exchanges are currently limited by institutional, linguistic and cultural parameters, The Nippon Foundation, in cooperation with major academic institutions in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, launched the Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowships Program (API Fellowships Program).

As the extent of the recent losses caused by the massive earthquake and tsunami unfolds and escalates, on behalf of Asian Public Intellectual (API) Program, we wish to express our deepest sympathies and condolences to Japan and her people. Our hearts go out to all those affected and suffered from this tragic natural catastrophe.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

The Nippon Foundation has established the Nippon Foundation/CANPAN Northeastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund which aims to provide effective, accountable, and timely support to trusted partners working in the affected areas. Donations are now being accepted by credit card at just as minimum as 1,000 yen. All donations will go to the victims of the earthquake. Please click here now to donate and demonstrate the API Community solidarity