We move capital towards impact across Asia

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Over 600 members across 33 markets

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Who We Are

We are Asia’s #1 social investor network

We are a network of 600+ members across 33 countries that is increasing the flow of financial, human, and intellectual capital from around the world into the social sector in Asia. We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our members and partners. They have shown time and again their commitment to connecting across diverse sectors and geographies to move capital towards impact together.

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How we do it

AVPN helps you to move capital towards impact

We are action-oriented. That means we find social investment opportunities in Asia that will drive the global social impact agenda forward and explore how to effectively move capital to where it is needed most.

Impact Communities

Connect to unusual allies with common goals

Afghanistan Relief

Climate Action

Corporate Social Impact

COVID-19

Early Childhood Care and Education

Gender Platform

Afghanistan Relief

Climate Action

Corporate Social Impact

COVID-19

Early Childhood Care and Education

Gender Platform

Where we do it

Explore the social investment landscape across Asia

Click on a market to find out what the AVPN social investor community in that market is doing. About 20% of our members are also headquartered outside Asia, but are active across Asia in collaboration with Asian partners.

Global Markets

The Pan-Asia Market members comprise foundations, family offices, impact funds, corporations and intermediaries that are headquartered outside the region, but invest and work extensively across Asia-Pacific.

Australia

One of the most dynamic economies in the world, Australia has a long-standing giving culture. Local grant-makers are leading the movement towards long-term strategic philanthropy.

Cambodia

Two decades of strong economic growth have propelled Cambodia towards attaining lower-middle-income status in 2015. Diversification of the economy and improvement of basic social services including education and healthcare are key to achieve sustainable development.

Hong Kong

One of the most dynamic economies in the world, Hong Kong is a significant gateway for international capital and has a long-standing giving culture. Local mega grant-makers are leading the movement towards long-term strategic philanthropy.

Indonesia

Impressive growth in recent years is propelling Indonesia to the 7th largest economy in the world by 2030. The country’s rich tradition of religious giving and young and entrepreneurial demographic provide a strong foundation for social investment.

Japan

The island nation of Japan has the most developed economy in Asia. Private foundations set up by businesses and high net worth individuals have a rich tradition of grant-making, while some corporates have gone beyond philanthropy to establish funds investing in impact-driven enterprises.

Mainland China

A developing market and the 2nd largest economy of the world, China is emphasizing responsible business and investment to build a society of mutual prosperity.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s drive for innovation continues to underpin its emerging social investment market.

Myanmar

The amazing story of Myanmar is that despite great political turmoil (a nascent but unstable democracy) their economy is among the fastest growing in the world.

Philippines

With GDP growth rates hovering around 6.9%-7%, the Philippines is one of the top performers in Asia.

Singapore

Singapore has a very robust and vibrant social investment ecosystem.

South Asia

Over the past decade, wealth in South Asia has grown dramatically and with it comes more sophisticated and engaged philanthropists and social investors. This group is tackling many of the economic inequalities still challenging the country through market-based approaches.

South Korea

After several decades of demonstrating rapid economic growth, South Korea is now sprouting demand for sustainable investing.

Taiwan

Renowned for its export-oriented technologically intensive economy, Taiwan also has a long tradition of charitable religious giving. In recent years, mainstream investors have started investing in impact-driven enterprises.

Thailand

An upper-middle income country, Thailand has embarked on a reform programme towards achieving a high-income status. Significant government support for the social economy could become a driving force behind this effort.

Vietnam

Vietnam has become a destination of choice for global manufacturing firms. The country's high net worth individual population grew by 148% between 2007-2013, making it the fastest growing wealth market among the world's top 100 economies.

Members' Experience

What do our members think about AVPN?

AVPN’s is a powerful convenor of the leaders in impact investing and philanthropy – these sectors need someone to play a leadership role and AVPN has filled this void.

Eric Savage

CEO and Co-Founder at Unitus Capital

AVPN has proved itself as a stimulating source of discourse that leads to learning, to ideas and to the forming of partnerships to try out those ideas in practice.

Kim Salkeld

Secretary-General at SIE Fund, HKSAR

AVPN provides an ideal platform for peer learning across boundaries. It enables sharing of best practice and helps forge collaboration across Asia.

Vidya Shah

CEO at EdelGive Foundation

Our Starter Pack

Need help getting started?

Here are some directions and links that may help you fulfil your goal today.

Are you currently doing research on the impact space? Uncover the latest insights and perspectives from investors, practitioners, and sector leaders.

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Are you looking to join conversations and be plugged into the network to grow your knowledge? Check out our upcoming events!

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Are you looking to deepen your expertise and drive social innovation?

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