Since its inception in 1997 the Action Asia Foundation has promoted the idea that outdoor activities can play a crucial part in fostering an individual’s personal development. Proceeds from the Action Asia Challenge and other fundraising events go to help the work of the Foundation. The goals of the Action Asia Foundation include:

-Developing personal development opportunities for young people in Asia through organising outdoor adventure activities.
-Raising the quality of life for disadvantaged young people in Asia by funding health clinics, schools and activity centres.
-Promoting cultural interchange through adventure programmes and events.
-Developing permanent facilities for youth adventure training