AVPN Global Conference 2023 | 20 - 22 June 2023

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6 Hotspots for Social Impact in Asia: Key Trends and Players

4 min read

Inclusive Business (IB) is a novel concept in Asia, but highly relevant. Aiming to catalyse social impact in a financially viable way, it provides opportunities for private and public sector players to work alongside communities at the bottom of the pyramid (BoP) to enable sustainable livelihoods for all.

6 Lessons for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in the Time of COVID-19

5 min read

With schools across the globe closing, the COVID-19 health emergency has brought unprecedented change and uncertainty to 1.5 billion learners in 165 countries1. Students are learning to adapt to the online educational opportunities that government and schools are hurrying to deliver to meet the challenge. For millions of young children at the pre-primary level, however, sources of safety and comfort – found in the familiar routine and structure provided by planned activities at school – are now dramatically altered.

7 Ways to Reboot the Indian Rural Economy Post COVID-19

3 min read

As India enters into the 4th phase of lockdown, we are caught between the dilemma of savings lives or protecting livelihoods by keeping the economy open and running. The most marginalised, daily wage earners, unorganised labour class and those at the fringes of our society have been disproportionately affected. With the migrant labourers returning home with no cash or savings, village communities are stressed due to the loss of remittance income, and the added mouths to feed.

8 ways to improve education and build a better world

Eight ways to improve education and build a better world banner

It is not enough to just recover physically and economically from the global pandemic; it has also disrupted one billion children’s learning, leaving many permanently disadvantaged. But we can also see the way forward: innovation.

A Class in Venture Philanthropy for China’s Foundation Leaders

AVPN’s chair and vice-chair shared centre stage in a special guest speaker lecture for China’s foundation leaders in Beijing in February. The 8-day course was organised by China Foundation Centre‘s training academy and held at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business. The topic of the lecture was on social investing, which was a new concept […]

A Guide for Decision-Making That Optimises Impacts on Well-Being

1 min read In a world facing serious challenges of inequality, climate change and wellbeing, organisations have a responsibility to act upon, and be responsive to, these challenges by purposefully making decisions that optimise the positive impact their activities have. Making decisions based on optimising the social value or impact that an organization can make […]

A Shareholder Say on Climate Is Crucial For Climate Action

A Shareholder Say on Climate Is Crucial For Climate Action

4 min read

Companies are responsible for at least 35% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but only a small fraction disclose their emissions or have a credible plan to reduce them. The situation in Asia is  particularly worrying. While East Asia’s big 3s – China, Japan and South Korea – are setting strong signals to their domestic sectors, only 1 of the 32 top-emitting Asian companies targeted by the Climate Action 100+ initiative has set short-term targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

A Sneak Peek on the Latest Investments Made by Some of Our Members

Our members are creating social impact all around Asia and we at AVPN are proud to publicise their new investments, which are helping to target hot social issues such as women and health, prevent future natural disasters, as well as actively reshaping the future state of the world through education. In the employment and livelihoods […]

Addressing Critical Needs Through Innovative Social Impact Solutions in India

4 min read Radha Goenka, Director of RPG Foundation is a philanthropist, mom and passionate writer. When she returned from the US in 2008, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was relatively a new concept in India. At that time, all CSR initiatives of RPG Group Companies were being run independently. She brought structure to this system […]

Addressing Energy Poverty in India

4 min read

CEO of Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation addresses limitations in India’s present ‘electrification’ situation, and how the Foundation leverages on alternative energy solutions, technology, and policy frameworks to overcome these issues.

Addressing Gender & Climate will Amplify the Impact of Both Agendas

Addressing Gender & Climate will Amplify the Impact of Both Agendas

2 min read

Companies and investors are increasingly committing to promoting gender equality as it presents an enormous opportunity for economic and business growth. Almost 350+ AVPN members have stated gender equality as one of their priorities. As evidenced by the IFC, gender equality has been increasingly considered an integral part of impact investing, and investors’ interest in impact investing has reached $26 trillion— $21 trillion in publicly traded stocks and bonds, and $5 trillion in private markets.[1] At the same time, companies and investors are also committing to net zero pledges.

Addressing Leadership Crisis in the Social Sector

2 min read

Dr Reddy’s Foundation recently launched its 15-month Atira Leadership Accelerator Programme to address the paucity of visionary leaders within the social sector. Find out which competency areas that DRF is targeting.

Adequate Shelter for All and Role of Housing Microfinance

4 min read

Almost a quarter of the world’s population lives in substandard shelter, which also affects their health, livelihood, and children’s education.

Learn about the potential of housing micro finance as a nimble tool for low-income populations, and some of the barriers to scale this product.

Advanced Digital Innovation Changing the Face of Banking in Cambodia

6 minutes read “Technology has transformed the banking sector in Cambodia, leading to economic growth and the emergence of Wing Bank and its financial revolution through Bionic Innovations and Digital Loan.” In recent years, Cambodia has experienced a remarkable transformation in its banking sector, propelled by the integration of bionic innovations. The fusion of cutting-edge […]

Allen Grossman Talks to AVPN About the Significant Impact of Venture Philanthropy

Harvard Business School recently published a paper titled “Venture Philanthropy: Its Evolution and its Future”. Written by Allen Grossman, Sarah Appleby and Caitlin Reimers, the paper explores the current state of venture philanthropy (VP) in the US and its future. The findings of the paper are based on interviews with 28 practitioners in the field […]

Alliance Webinar: The Future of Philanthropy in Asia

Asian philanthropists pivoted almost immediately to tackle the first wave of the pandemic, reflecting the flexible, innovative and catalytic nature of philanthropy. As funders rise to plug the gaps in the socio-economic system that have surfaced from the pandemic, we are seeing an evolution of leaders rising to meet the moment.

An Innovative Approach to Investing in Climate Resilient Economic Growth

There is an urgent need to stimulate private sector investment into areas highly disrupted by climate change, such as food production, water and natural environment, infrastructure, disaster risk management and nature based solutions. Climate finance for these sectors is critical to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, including alleviating poverty and supporting the most vulnerable groups. The question remains: how can we significantly scale up investment into goods and services which build resilience to the effects of climate change?

Annika Linder Center Deal Share Impact Trip Report

4 min read

Annika Linden Center (ALC) serves as a one stop shop services offering a holistic concept for person with disabilities (PWDs) in Bali. As part of the AVPN SEA summit agenda, the Deal Share team curated an impact visit for delegates to visit 3 ALC supported Social Purpose Organizations (SPOs) – Puspadi Bali , Yayasan Peduli Kemanusiaan (YPK), and D’network.

Approaching Learning Through Play with a Growth Mindset: From Theory to Reality

5 minutes read The word mindset was first used at the turn of the twentieth century to describe habits of mind formed by previous experience (Gollwitzer, 1990)[1]. Mindsets are associated with the unfolding of human potential in two primary directions, namely fixed mindset and growth mindset[2]. Learning through Play (LtP) is an educational approach which […]

Are Young People the Key to Unlocking Asia’s Creative Economy?

There are more than 750 million young people aged 15 to 24 years in Asia Pacific. This accounts for over 60% of the world’s youth. However, the youth unemployment rate in APAC is approximately 10.5%, more than double the unemployment rate of the total working age population. Poor quality vocational education and lack of decent […]

Asia Update: China in Landmark Pledge

China has undertaken new regulations to allow nonprofit organisations, including charities and industry associations to take on larger roles in society. The Associated Press quoted Civil Affairs Minister Li Liguo as saying: “Overall, from now on, the role that our country’s social organizations will play in economic and social development will be expanded and strengthened.” […]

Asia’s Alternative Protein Revolution: Why Investors Should Take Notice

4 min read In a world where conventional animal protein sources face increasing scrutiny for their environmental footprint, alternative proteins are quickly becoming an attractive option for investors seeking to make sustainable, future-proof investments. From plant-based protein to cultivated meat and seafood, innovative startups and visionary entrepreneurs are providing an opportunity to make a dent […]

Asia’s premier Social Investing & Philanthropy conference – Video, Photos and Reports Out Now!

25 Sessions, 98 Speakers and 478 Delegates 28 Countries and 304 Organisations 450 connections via AVPN Connector and many other informal exchanges “Excellent, rich content, experienced speakers who share insights, lessons, advice, inspiring models to replicate. The dialogue/program developed every year as Asian VP sector develop continuously. Great connecting opportunity to more impact.” AVPN’s third […]

Asian Institute for Impact Measurement and Management launches the Inaugural Issue of Asian Impact Management Review (AIMR)

4 min read ZHONGLI (Taiwan News): Asian Institute for Impact Measurement and Management held the Asian Impact Management Review Inaugural Press Conference at National Central University on December 10, 2022. The event attracted over a hundred participants. Asian Institute for Impact Measurement and Management announced today the official launch of Asian Impact Management Review (AIMR). […]