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Description
P2A Association, also known as Passage to ASEAN, is a non-profit association which aims to contribute in its roles as an ASEAN entity in exchanging culture at the Higher Education level. This association was initiated by five ASEAN universities namely Rangsit University of Thailand, Norton University of Cambodia, Duy Tan University of Vietnam, The National University of Laos, and Myanmar Computer Institute of Myanmar. The concepts of P2A were based on the vision of the ASEAN charter: “One Vision, One Identity” and creating “one caring and sharing community”.

Brief Information:

Motto: Tolerance, Understanding and Respect Type:	Non-profit organization

Established in: 	June 2012

President:	Dr. Arthit Ourairat

Secretariat: 	Rangsit University, Thailand

Website:	www.p2a.asia

Vision and Mission
Vision 1.	Support the ASEAN Charter, whereby One Vision and One Identity will strengthen and unify its people, while also protecting and preserving the region’s diverse cultures, environments and heritage 2.	Create a society whereby all people may participate in and benefit from regional integration by promoting equal access to education and development 3.	Promote principles of acceptance, respect and friendship, as a means to promote peace and harmony in the ASEAN region Mission 1.	Providing flexible Mobility Programs for its Member Institution’s Students, Faculties and Staffs to travel and experience different cultures and countries. 2.	Establishing open access Virtual Programs for any ASEAN Student, especially those who do not have access to mobility programs. 3.	Providing the Network and opportunity for bilateral and multilateral cooperation amongst Member Institutions

Membership
Until 2020, P2A has more than 90 Universities and Polytechnics from around South East Asia with the exception of Timor Leste and Brunei Darussalam, with its rank growing with applications from several universities under scrutiny. All members usually gather in the annual meeting called Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is held every year in one of member’s campuses. Other than the annual gathering in the AGM, each member is obliged to hold a short course program which is termed as P2A Journey.

P2A Meeting
P2A Meeting or AGM (Annual General Meeting) is an annual meeting which aimed to invite all P2A members to gather to discuss future plans for P2A to engage in the ASEAN mission in exchanging culture among higher education level students.

P2A Journey
P2A Journey is a short course program which usually held around 3 days. This program consists of cultural program, community service, and other types of contents with regards to the faculty of the incoming universiti(es) who attend the program.