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Our Chapter Network
ASAP chapters connect scholars and practitioners across regions to turn anti-poverty research into coordinated action. Find your local network or start one in your region.
30+
Chapters
6
Continents
500+
Members
25+
Countries
Regional Chapters
A distributed network with shared purpose
Explore chapter activity by region and connect with local organizers.
Americas
Active chapter networks linking faculty, students, and policy communities across North and Latin America.
Highlights include public policy roundtables, chapter reading groups, and collaborative anti-poverty research.
Regional contact: americas@academicsstand.org
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Europe
Cross-university chapter collaborations focused on institutions, justice, and evidence-to-policy translation.
Members co-host workshops and policy briefs connecting academic research to practical implementation.
Regional contact: europe@academicsstand.org
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Asia Pacific
A growing chapter ecosystem supporting interdisciplinary work on poverty, health equity, and governance.
Regional members share methods, mentor students, and coordinate chapter projects with global ASAP programs.
Regional contact: asiapacific@academicsstand.org
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Africa
Chapters prioritizing locally grounded research and policy action with strong connections to global South partners.
Current initiatives center chapter-led dialogues, mentorship pathways, and new partnership development.
Regional contact: africa@academicsstand.org
Explore ChaptersChapters collaborate globally while staying rooted in local priorities.
About the Network
Connecting chapters across disciplines and geographies
ASAP chapters connect professors, students, and researchers working across disciplines to challenge the structural causes of poverty.
Our network supports collaboration among established and emerging chapters, with special attention to initiatives in the global South.
By sharing tools, evidence, and organizing models, chapters turn academic insight into practical action and policy engagement.
Start a Chapter
Bring ASAP to your campus or region
We support new chapter organizers with setup guidance, orientation resources, and access to the global ASAP community.
Questions about chapter setup?
Ready to get involved?
Complete the membership form or contact ASAP directly to join chapter activity near you.
