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Current status and trends of Chinese corporate foundations
Corporate foundations are a significant channel for private companies and entrepreneurs to fulfill their social responsibilities and play an active role in participating in the Third Distribution[1] in China. The report to the 20th National …
A new vision of Asian philanthropy
This was my first AVPN Global Conference, but it won’t be my last. Heading into Abu Dhabi on the heels of the always-inspiring Skoll World Forum, I had no idea what to expect. Wading through …
April 2024: Around the world with our regional reps
Every month Alliance regional representatives provide a report on the latest happenings in philanthropy from their region. Below is roundup for April 2024 Successful demonstration test of world’s first zero-emission ship in Japan By Fan Li, …
UN refugee agency and AVPN explore innovative finance
AVPN 2024: The UNHCR, the UN’s refugee agency, has teamed up with Asian philanthropy network, AVPN, to explore innovative financial models to help strengthen support for forcibly displaced people in Asia and the Pacific. …
Biodiversity conservation a top philanthropic priority in China
Biodiversity conservation is a top priority of environmental philanthropic funding in China, according to China’s largest environmental grant-making foundation. Findings by the Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology (SEE) Foundation show that $270 million was …
Philanthropic collaboratives can fuel greater social impact in India
India is ranked just 112 out of 166 countries in terms of progress against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the 2030 deadline looming, social sector actors are working hard to tackle chronic …
Asia’s new social outcomes marketplace launched by AVPN
AVPN 2024: AVPN and a new venture called OutcomesX has today launched a social outcomes platform across Asia. They say the initiative is an important move for Asia to meet its $1.5 trillion Sustainable Development …
Gender finance gap grows in the Philippines
A gender finance gap for women entrepreneurs remains systemic in the Philippines, according to a report published by Japan-based Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Women own the majority of micro, small and medium companies in the Philippines. …
Philanthropy essential to bridge India’s mental health funding gap
India’s mental health crisis is severely underfunded, despite attempts by philanthropic and private sector resources to bridge the gap. A study published by the Centre for Asian Philanthropy India (CAPI), named ‘Mindful Investments: Philanthropy for …
Bangladesh memories push Swarovski Foundation director to change power imbalance
Swarovski Foundation director Jakhya Rahman-Corey says there is a power imbalance between funders and grantees remains rife in philanthropy. ‘Unfortunately, there is a power imbalance between funders and organisations on the ground and to recognise …
