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Changing the Trajectory of the Next Generation: Ranjith M’s Story of Thriving
At the age of 12, Ranjith first encountered Dream a Dream’s After School Life Skills Programme for rugby. Initially Ranjith was not interested in playing the sport.
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Giving Trust: The Result of Unrestricted Giving on Asian Nonprofits
Philanthropy must address power imbalance instead of enabling it. This is the spirit that has undergirded MacKenzie Scott’s giving, which saw nearly US$ 13 billion in unrestricted funding deployed globally.
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Embracing Youth Participatory Approaches: Our Learnings Along the Way
The idea is simple: no programme can be truly transformative until it intentionally embeds and empowers the communities that it is meant to benefit.
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Changing the Trajectory of the Next Generation: Ranjith M’s Story of Thriving
At the age of 12, Ranjith first encountered Dream a Dream’s After School Life Skills Programme for rugby. Initially Ranjith was not interested in playing the sport.
Learn More
Giving Trust: The Result of Unrestricted Giving on Asian Nonprofits
Philanthropy must address power imbalance instead of enabling it. This is the spirit that has undergirded MacKenzie Scott’s giving, which saw nearly US$ 13 billion in unrestricted funding deployed globally.
Learn More
Embracing Youth Participatory Approaches: Our Learnings Along the Way
The idea is simple: no programme can be truly transformative until it intentionally embeds and empowers the communities that it is meant to benefit.
Learn More

Connect with our young impact leaders

Every young impact leader is developing their unique approach to represent, advocate for, and collaborate around critical youth issues. To amplify their efforts, AVPN connects them with with seasoned practitioners and advisors who can journey with them.

JUGAAD YILs
Marcus Wong
Singapore

“I want to create a better future for future generations. I believe that lasting change requires a concerted effort from multiple stakeholders who want to come together to tackle the issue at hand.“
Weilee Yap
Singapore

“I believe in the power of good storytelling: by helping us return to a place of empathy and connection to both the self and others, we can better tackle environmental and social issues in society. “
Zhi Kin Chee
Singapore

“Growing up in a community where people had profound and personal relationships with food, I found a deep desire and personal stewardship towards the environment and our natural ecosystems.“
Varden Toh
Singapore
“The lack of competitively priced high-quality sustainable products spurred my exploration in bridging affordability and sustainability to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly products.”
Raynard Chai
Singapore

“My goal is to shape a world where everyone thrives, including the planet. Through the transformative power of markers and businesses, they are instrumental drivers to tackle many systemic issues. “
Natalia Vera Aw
Malaysia

“I’m passionate about how we can improve outcomes for our communities through changing individual habits. I want to help communities in the environmental and youth mental health space.“
Kathleeya Richard
MALAYSIA

“I’m passionate about mental health, quality education and youth empowerment. I hope to advocate for my passions in the corporate sector and all aspects of my life.“
Tien Sing Tay
Malaysia

“I strongly believe that education is the backbone to our nation’s future and teachers in particular, are key to sustainable solutions for quality education.“
Vyshnavi
Malaysia

“Being part of the Young Art Entrepreneur cohort under Balai Seni Negara allowed me to witness the convergence of art and sustainability. I hope to pave the way for creative use of daily wastes.“

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Meet Our Young Leaders Who Are Championing Youth Empowerment in Asia

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Ai Nguyen
Vietnam
“Education is the most powerful and sustainable way for disadvantaged youth to transform their future.”
Dicky Alfandy
Indonesia
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”
Htet Thiri Shwe
Myanmar

“A lighthouse can find the lost person back to shore, education does the same.”

Jichen Liu

China

“Every person has a part to play in reducing food waste.”
Kenny Ooi
Malaysia
“Seeing people around me learning and improving together in music-making brings me inexplicable fulfilment.”
Matt Oon
Singapore
“I’m an old soul with a young mind, driving mental health change through the vehicle of a social enterprise.”
Pin Kasemsiri
Thailand
“All of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent.”
Richa Gupta
India
“To not feel like you are alone. To feel a sense of purpose and belonging. To feel complete. Today these are seen as luxuries. We need to create a world where this is a reality of every child”
Ryan Gersava
Philippines
“Disability is part of the diversity of our human experience, let’s embrace it.”
Sayaka Watanabe
Japan
“Everybody has a place to belong to and a place to be active on the earth.”
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Daily Cuts – Youths Empowering Their Peers to Make a Social Impact

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Cities Are Changing Fast. Are Schools Able to Keep Up? A Perspective From the Cities of Vietnam.

Education
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Alignment and Execution: Private, Public and Social Sector Actors Must Address Girls’ Education Together

Education, Gender
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What It Takes to Build an Accountable Future With Young Entrepreneurs

WEBINAR

Best Practices in Funding Under-Supported Youth Interventions for Systems Change

insights

From Youth-Focused Practitioners

Filter insights

PODCAST

Daily Cuts – Youths Empowering Their Peers to Make a Social Impact

BLOG

Cities Are Changing Fast. Are Schools Able to Keep Up? A Perspective From the Cities of Vietnam.

Education
BLOG

Alignment and Execution: Private, Public and Social Sector Actors Must Address Girls’ Education Together

Education, Gender
BLOG

What It Takes to Build an Accountable Future With Young Entrepreneurs

WEBINAR

Best Practices in Funding Under-Supported Youth Interventions for Systems Change

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