The Southeast Asia Exchange

The Southeast Asia Exchange aims to create space both for greater cross-cultural dialogue between Southeast Asian youths, and for more critical engagement with issues in the region. The Exchange leads a program for high school students from across ten countries every year. Participants in the program engage with prominent professional, academic, and creative figures involved in Southeast Asia through biweekly panels and discussion sections that aim to encourage greater exploration of, and deeper reflection on, the region. The program culminates in a Capstone Conference held virtually, where students present a project on a theme related to Southeast Asia of their choosing. The goal is for students to leave the program more informed on, engaged with, and excited about both the history and culture of the region, and its forward potential.