PH in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific Programs & Partnerships

PH leads leadership and exchange programs across the Asia-Pacific region, connecting young people with peers, mentors, and communities in the United States to build skills, confidence, and opportunity.

Building on two years of the Burma Youth Leadership Program, PH is now in its second year of the Youth Ambassadors Program – East Asia Pacific and continues to lead the Hong Kong–Macau Education Summer Scholarship Program.

In 2025 and 2026, PH welcomed more than 60 youth ages 15–18 and mentors from the Philippines and Pacific Island nations to the United States, while engaging virtually with youth from Myanmar. Through leadership development, community projects, and cross-cultural exchange, participants strengthened their networks and developed the skills to create positive impact in their communities.

Countries we’ve worked with:

  • Bangladesh
  • Fiji
  • Kiribati
  • Mongolia
  • Myanmar (Burma)
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Thailand
  • The Philippines
  • The Solomon Islands
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu
Burma Youth Leadership Program students share a traditional dance with their host families in Vermont, celebrating culture and building connections.