ASA Philippines Foundation was conceptualized by Mr. Kamrul H. Tarafder. Mr. Tarafder started work in the microfinance industry with ASA Bangladesh.

ASA Philippines Foundation has made its commitment to three sectors. The first is a commitment to the marginalized poor sector for which the Foundation exists. The second commitment is to the staff members who are dedicated to the Foundation’s mission.

From an exclusive banking perpective, microfinance is a form of financial services composed of uncollateralized small loans.