Another World is Possible
The Asia Pacific Social Forum (APSF) was started through an online event in 2022 as a process of encounters, held in an open space as per WSF principles , where organizations and movements can come and interact to address critical challenges facing the Asia Pacific region. This forum serves as an essential space for civil society organizations, grassroots movements, and social justice advocates to engage in collective reflections, strategic mobilizations, and policy-oriented discussions through self-organized activities.
Making an Impact:
About APSF
The World Social Forum (WSF) 2024, held in February in Kathmandu, Nepal, was only the second time that the WSF was held in Asia, the first being WSF 2004 in Mumbai, India. WSF 2024 marked a significant milestone with the in-person participation of over 50,000 people, including 1,359 organizations from six continents and 102 nations. Alongside this, the Intercontinental Youth Forum attracted 410 participants from over 30 countries.
The forum hosted over 422 registered activities across 13 diverse themes, addressing critical issues such as economics, migration, discrimination, gender, culture, war and peace, climate change, indigenous rights, human rights, and social movements.
Strengthen Regional Solidarities and Cooperations – Develop collaboration among civil society organizations, grassroots movements, and youth leaders in order to build and strengthen joint efforts to address social, political, and environmental challenges while reinforcing alliances for long-term change.
Enhance capabilities for Strategic Advocacy and Policy Engagement – By building a relevant and diverse policy-oriented discussion base that empowers grassroots movements, informs decision-making, and gives way to coordinated advocacy efforts for justice, equality, and democratic governance.
Sustain Inclusive and Participatory Processes - Through which marginalized communities, youth, and civil society actors actively contribute to shaping policies and fostering a just, peaceful, and sustainable future.
News Room
Time Schedule for Asia Pacific Social Forum 2025 November 1 – 5, 2025 at Thammasat University, Bangkok Thailand
Logistical Note for participants Asia Pacific Social Forum 20251 – 5 November 2025, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
