Who We Are

EFDEA is a non-profit organization that aims to empower freedom defenders in East and Southeast Asia through advocacy, project-based grants, capacity building, trainings and sharing of experiences. We strive to build a network of activists whose dream is to act together for a stronger nation, a better region, a freer world.

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Our Milestones

EFDEA is a non-profit organization that aims to empower freedom defenders in East and Southeast Asia through advocacy, project-based grants, capacity building, trainings and sharing of experiences. We strive to build a network of activists whose dream is to act together for a stronger nation, a better region, a freer world.

Board of Directors

Dr. James Gomez, Chair of the Board

Dr. James Gomez has over 25 years of global and regional experience in human rights organisations, inter-governmental organisations, think-tanks and universities. He holds a PhD in International Relations and Political Science (Monash University, Australia) and has published extensively on human rights issues in Southeast Asia. He is a regular media commentator and is often invited to speak on current political developments in the region.

Mohammad Alshatri Bin Abdullah, Director

Chung Lun Lee, Director

and others

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Regional Office Staff

Jem Garcia,

Executive Assistant

Chi Dang, B.A., J.D.,

Operations Manager

Sara Maisara,

Administrative Officer

“We achieve social and political
change through strategic planning”