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Sabah, Malaysia | 7–10 April 2026 Across Asia, Indigenous communities continue to strengthen solidarity, reclaim their rights, and build their own pathways toward self-determined futures. From 7–10 April 2026, IPAS Fund convened its first Regional Learning Exchange in Sabah, Malaysia, bringing together Indigenous leaders and representatives from across the region under the theme “Strengthening Indigenous Institutions Across Asia.” The gathering marked an important milestone for IPAS Fund as it created a regional space for Country Steering Committees (CSCs), Sectoral Committees, and Indigenous leaders to learn from one another, reflect on experiences, and strengthen collective efforts toward Indigenous-led funding. As IPAS Fund continues to grow and expand its reach across the region, strengthening Indigenous institutions has become increasingly important. Building institutional readiness at the country and regional levels is essential to ensure that Indigenous organizations can effectively manage resources, govern funding mechanisms, and support communities as the scale of funding increases in the future. Bringing Together Diverse Indigenous Voices The Regional Learning Exchange brought together more than 30 participants from 11 countries across Asia, representing Indigenous organizations, Country Steering Committees, and Sectoral Committees for Indigenous women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Participants came from diverse geographical, cultural, and political contexts, yet