About AVPN
Who We Are
AVPN is Asia’s largest platform for social impact, where over 700 resource providers, innovators and intermediaries from across 43 markets collaborate to mobilise capital. Grounded in deep regional expertise and partnerships, AVPN is building a thriving ecosystem that accelerates measurable progress toward inclusive growth, empowering Asia to lead the way in global impact.
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AVPN has empowered its community to connect, learn, act, and lead in advancing social impact in Asia. Take a look at our interactive Annual Review to learn more about our work and impact.
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For Existing Members:Â Current Vision, Catalyst, and Knowledge benefits and services remain unchanged through 31 December 2026. No action is required at this time.
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Katharine Zafiris serves as a Senior Associate on the GIIN?s Market Building team. In this role, she manages the GIIN's Listed Equities Working Group, exploring strategies for pursuing impact in listed equities, and she supports the development of the Product Development Platform, working with GIIN members to co-develop impact investment products. Previously, Katharine co-led the GIIN?s Gender Lens Investing Initiative and Working Group, supporting impact investors, actively integrating, or interested in integrating, a gender lens strategy into their investment portfolio. Prior to joining the GIIN, Katharine worked at several New York-based nonprofit organizations, including American Ballet Theatre, Harboring Hearts, and Pencils of Promise, where her roles spanned development, finance and event planning. Katharine holds a BA in International Studies from Boston College.