Vision & Background
A bold vision for women’s education in Asia
Our Vision
To educate and empower leaders for development and change.
Our Mission
To offer academic programmes in leadership development via an integrated curriculum in liberal arts and sciences, grounded in a regional context, but in step with the needs of a globalised world.
To promote leadership development in all aspects of the students' experience with a curriculum that will foster historical and comparative perspectives, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a variety of learning environments, including community wor, practical experiences, and internships.
To produce visionary and ethical leaders from various socio-economic backgrounds and countries with cross-functional skills, harnessing innovative technologies, securing a competitive edge in championing societal commitment and positive social transformation.
Background
The Asian Women’s Leadership University (AWLU) Project was founded in 2010 when three Smith College graduates with roots in Asia met through the Smith alumni network. As beneficiaries of the positive impact of a Seven Sisters college education, the founders wanted to extend the positive impacts of a supportive and empowering education to young women outside of the United States.
Through extensive discussions, the mission of the AWLUC was compiled and a Steering Committee established in 2018 to further pursue this project. The Asian Women’s Leadership Project (AWLP Malaysia Berhad) was established in 2019 as a Company to drive establishment efforts and strategy, and to raise funds for the university globally.
The AWLUC aims to build a global educational institution dedicated to empowering women from developing economies. AWLUC graduates will have more than a degree, they will have the leadership skills to promote cross-cultural understanding, regional development and international cooperation.