History

The Asian Pacific Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations (AFUCA) was established in 1974, with an aim to promote collaboration among UNESCO Clubs and Associations, and to encourage growth and establishment of UNESCO Clubs and Associations in Asia-Pacific region. In order to achieve the objective, the Federation carries out exchange of information or personnel, and organization of study groups, conferences, workshops and exhibitions.

Currently, there are 14 member-states of AFUCA: Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, Tajikistan and Philippines