Doug’s Founding Journey and Reflections on the Future of AVPN
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The biggest mistake we could make is being too narrow-minded. How do we measure success and add value to members by ensuring more capital is directed towards impact?
Endeavor Catalyst looks to increase Asian investments
Endeavor Catalyst, an innovative funding programme initiated by the international nonprofit organisation Endeavor Global, is looking to increase its focus on Asia with the launch of its Malaysia office next month. The firm has had an office in Indonesia for the last two years. Cindy Ko, Vice President of international expansion at Endeavor, says Endeavor […]
Enriching Myanmar’s Human Capital
Prospect Burma is working to provide International Master’s degrees to eight young people who will drive change in key areas fundamental for the development of an enabling environment for social investment in Myanmar.
Fair Employment Foundation: Transforming Recruitment System for Migrant Workers in Asia Pacific
Fair works to prevent forced labor and financial exploitation of migrant workers across Asia. We are transforming the recruitment system and setting industry standards for better labor outcomes.
FAQs on AVPN’s Social Investment Landscape in Asia
Quick Links: Gain a macro overview of the Asian social investment landscape and key trends. Read in-depth reports on each social economy. View comparative deep dives on outlooks (fact file) and SDG progress for the 14 social economies. Compare investment opportunities across 2 social economies. Look for investment opportunities on our Deal Share Platform. 1. Who is the Social […]
First Impact Investing Fellowship for Asset Owners and Managers in Asia and Africa
First of Its Kind Impact Platform Dedicated to Address Urgent Youth Issues in Asia
Bridging the resource gap between Asian youth leaders and the public, private and social sectors The Youth Opportunities Platform created by AVPN, with founding support from the Citi Foundation, will unlock and mobilise resources towards youth priorities in Asia Based on a 2022 AVPN study of 2,000 youths (aged 18-35 years) across 5 emerging Southeast […]
First-of-its-kind impact platform dedicated to address urgent youth issues in Asia
Forget Western models, Asian philanthropists should give boldly and champion local leaders: AVPN CEO
Gender Inequality is a Complex Behavioral Issue Complicated by Other Forms of Discrimination: Naina Batra
Gogreen Protec: Protostatic Field Technology for GHG removal
At Gogreen Protec, we developed Protostatic Field Technology (PSF) to dis-bond almost all greenhouse gases, air pollutants and volatile organic compounds.
Google backs AVPN fund to help green-tech nonprofits in Asia-Pacific
Government’s Role towards an Innovative and Systematic Social Finance Model
4-min read
As a government agency, AIM is taking systematic steps to shift the social sector from reliance into a thriving social investment economy.
Find out how their Social Finance Model has evolved with a clear outline of needs and intended outcomes.
Handprint: Social and Environmental Regeneration Platform for Positive Impact
Handprint is Asia’s leading regeneration as a service platform, enabling any company to create a positive impact in the world in a credible, scientifically verified way.
Heard at AVPN Global Conference 2023: Three Key Learnings on Effectively Deploying Catalytic Capital in Asia
7 minutes read At the AVPN Global Conference 2023 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 21-23 June 2023, the session Discovering Best Practices in Catalytic Capital Deployment in Asia explored specific challenges and tangible ways to overcome them. Jenna Palumbo, the Executive Director of Effective Philanthropy at Minderoo Foundation, Ritu Verma the Co-founder and Managing […]
HOT – Open Mapping Hub (Asia- Pacific)
HOT unifies global mapping volunteers who create and maintain free, open-source maps to support community development and humanitarian aid that enable faster and more effective response efforts.
How COVID-19 Is Shifting the North-South Philanthropic Power Dynamic
How Is Asia Gender Network Pushing for More Pan-Asian Advocacy?
How Policymakers Can Enable the Uptake of Sustainable Finance
5 min read
Investors’ interest in sustainable finance has reached a fever pitch, with the impact investing sector doubling in size over the last 2 years, according to Global Impact Investing Network’s 2019 Report on Sizing the Impact Investing Market. As sustainable finance moves from niche to mainstream markets, it has piqued the interests of MNCs, while policymakers see an opportunity to make greater reforms to harness the financial sector’s power in unlocking the potential of sustainable finance in building a more climate-resilient future.
I am no Stranger
The aim of the project is to raise awareness among locals about migrants, show their support in reducing stigma as well as to support the migrants in overcoming language barriers.
Impact Investing
In the third episode of our podcast series Money Meets Mission, we discuss the topic of Impact Investing – a term that is becoming extremely familiar on th Asian finance & Sustainability landscapes as more private money is being diverted towards projects that contain within them some degree of Impact. Join our guests Mari Kogiso […]
Impact Investing in Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia: Four Key Considerations for Investors and Enterprises
Impact Investment Ecosystem in India
AVPN member, Intellecap shared their insights on the Impact investing ecosystem in India, highlighted emerging trends.
Improve Medication Adherence Among the Vulnerable Elderly
Improves medication adherence and health outcomes for the elderly through an affordable, user-friendly technology that will also alleviate the burden of medication management for home nurses.
Innovative Insights Policymakers Should Know from AVPN Conference 2018
4 min read
Around 200 policy practitioners and social investors attended the Policy Showcases at the AVPN Conference 2018. Here are 2 key takeaways from across 8 policy innovation initiatives.
Investing in a Better Future in Asia: Through the Lens of ESG Funds
ESG investing, and more specifically ‘E’ is likely to take center stage in Asia as climate impact is forecasted to hit the region the hardest. The COVID pandemic has heightened this awareness of ESG risks and subsequent flow of capital towards more responsible investments further. ESG Funds have since become a viable pathway for some […]
Investing in Technology to Enhance Impact in a Post-COVID World
Asian technology enabled businesses are increasingly pivotal to the region’s economic growth and are sought after by investment portfolios around the world. As technology continuously proves itself as a platform with the ability to drive positive global change, the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic effects have only amplified the value it can bring to both portfolios and impact.
Issara Institute: Expanding Workers’ Rights and ending Exploitation in Southeast Asia
Issara Institute aims to end labour exploitation, including forced labour and human trafficking, by transforming the systems and behaviours perpetuating labour exploitation, and empowering rights-holders in Southeast Asia.
Jambatan CD Sdn Bhd DBA International Justice Mission
International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects people in poverty from violence. IJM partners with local authorities in 24 program offices in 14 countries to combat slavery, violence against women and children, and police abuse of power against people who are poor. IJM works to rescue and restore victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and […]
Jehan Omar
Jumping hurdles together: Supporting small business and social enterprise in South East Asia
Social entrepreneurs in South East Asia face significant barriers to growth.
Pioneer Post presents key research recommendations on how governments and investors can give social enterprises a better chance of taking flight.
This report is collaboratively launched by AVPN, ASEAN CSR Network and Oxfam.
Khazanah
Khazanah Nasional Berhad (“Khazanah”) is the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia entrusted to deliver sustainable value for Malaysians. In line with its long-term strategy of Advancing Malaysia, Khazanah aims to deliver its purpose by investing in catalytic sectors, creating value through active stewardship, increasing its global presence, as well as building capacity and vibrant communities […]
KKR Supports 74 Small Businesses and Nonprofits in Latest Round of Grants to Aid Global Economic Recovery
KKR X AVPN, 세이브더칠드런 통해 학대피해아동쉼터에 8800만 원 지원
KKR-아시아 벤처 필란트로피 네트워크, 세이브더칠드런 통해 학대피해아동쉼터 지원
Klinik Kenit: Early Childhood Development Clinic for Children in Malaysia
Klinik Kenit’s clinic provides health, nutrition, and early interventions aiming to be the most comprehensive one-stop hub for early childhood development in Malaysia. The clinic also has a toy library which serves as the social hub for children to have a safe space and range of toys to play with and to support parents.
