Who we are
The Asian Solidarity Economy Council is the Asian hub for enhancing the responsibilities of stakeholders in co-creating a compassionate, solidarity economy. It brings together 18 national and continental networks in 21 countries of Asia.
Phillipines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Hongkong SAR – China, Japan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka.
• Dew Crafts/ Bangladesh
• ASSEFA/ India
• Parinaama/ India
• NAFAN/ Nepal
• Fair Trade/ Nepal
• HOMENet/ Thailand
• HOMENet/ Philippines
• HOMENet/ Cambodia
• ASKA/ Philippines
• PAKISAMA/ Philippines
• Pacific Asia Resource Center/ Japan
• Hong Kong Baptist University/ Hong Kong
• University of Phillpines/ Philippines
• Yayasan Bina Swadaya/ Indonesia
• OA Organic Farm/ Malaysia
• APPGM-SDG/ Malaysia
• LEADS/ Sri Lanka
• Sarvodaya/ Sri Lanka
News from Asia—
Solidarity with communities affected by the floods in Nepal and Tibet
From RIPESS Intercontinental, we join ASEC’s message and stand with our South Asian networks in this moment of grief, urgency and collective action. The Asian Solidarity Economic Council (ASEC), member of RIPESS, has issued a statement expressing deep solidarity with the communities affected by the devastating floods and related disasters in Nepal and Tibet. As a global network committed to [...]
Commemorating the Legacy of Thiru S. Loganathan Annachi
On 16 June 2026, ASSEFA organized a twin-function programme to honour and celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Thiru S. Loganathan Annachi, whose lifelong commitment to the welfare of the poor and marginalized continues to inspire thousands. Sacred Guru Mandala Puja: The first event was the sacred Guru Mandala Puja, marking the 48th-day observance following the Mahasamadhi of Annachi. [...]
RIPESS at the Conference: The Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 Initiative
RIPESS, represented by Dr. Eri Trinurini (RIPESS Board, ASEC Chair) and Ms. Sandra Moreno Cadena (Executive Secretary, RIPESS Intercontinental), will participate in the online conference “The Philippines' ASEAN 2026 Initiative”, taking place on 20–21 May 2026. Theme of the conference: “Navigating the Future: The Social and Solidarity Economy as a Driver of ASEAN Prosperity” The event aims to officially launch [...]
