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About AVPN
Who We Are
We are a leading ecosystem builder that is increasing the flow of financial, human, and intellectual capital from Asia and around the world into the social sector in Asia. We provide a network of peers, rigorous learning programmes, and innovative capital mobilization opportunities that make sure resources are more effectively deployed.
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Leverage the AVPN platform to bring under-represented social issues top of mind for more than 600 social investors
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Resources
Highlights of the week
Accelerating Impact with Catalytic Capital
Asia sees a growing number of untapped opportunities to support underserved populations, early-stage innovations, and underfunded sectors.
Trust-Based Philanthropy
In the face of increasingly complex and, sometimes rapidly, changing needs on the ground, it is crucial to take a step back and reconsider the status quo.
APAC Sustainability Seed Fund 2.0
By leveraging the success of the first round of the APAC Sustainability Seed Fund, AVPN continues to mobilise continuum of capital into supporting climate solutions in the region.
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Markets
We are a leading ecosystem builder that is increasing the flow of financial, human, and intellectual capital from Asia and around the world into the social sector in Asia. We provide a network of peers, rigorous learning programmes, and innovative capital mobilization opportunities that make sure resources are more effectively deployed.
Explore Markets
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Impact Communities
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- Capital Mobilisation
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Capital Mobilisation
Featured Deals
Atoot: Sports for Development (S4D) Programmes for Holistic Development of Girls in Nepal
Education, Gender, Health
ReCircle: A Clean-tech Innovator on a mission to Create a Circular Economy
Water and Sanitation and Hygiene
Banka Bio: Sustainable solutions for WaSH needs in India
Water and Sanitation and Hygiene
Fair Employment Foundation: Transforming Recruitment System for Migrant Workers in Asia Pacific
Employability, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Cool Australia: Supporting Educators Globally through Cool+
Education
HOT-Open Mapping Hub (Asia- Pacific): Transforming Disaster Response, Humanitarian Action and Community Development through Open Source Technologies and Maps
Climate Action and Environment, Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
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Events
Upcoming Signature EventsAVPN Global Conference 2024
As AVPN counts down to the 12th edition of the Annual Global Conference, which will take place against the backdrop of a world in great flux, it is imperative that we provide the social investment community with the most extensive opportunity yet, to learn, connect, and unite in action for Asia.
23 April 2024
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25 April 2024
Signature Event
Upcoming Events
Nominations for the 2024 Yidan Prize
31 March 2024
AVPN Monthly Member Meet-ups in Bangkok
29 February 2024
Regular Event
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LocalAlike.com is an online marketplace where you can find curated travel experiences in local communities across Southeast Asia.
You get to experience trips that are designed to be enjoyable and authentic for every traveler and local alike. You simply have to try out the amazing food and drinks, adventurous treks, immersive cultures, exciting shows, and so much more that you won't find with traditional tour companies.
Local Alike matches you with local communities and responsible tour operators instead of simply matching you to one tour guide. This is called community based tourism, a form of tourism that allows local residents to be involved while emphasizing community development.
As a social enterprise, our highest mission is to empower holistic and sustainable growth of local communities through tourism. We are highly committed to co-create the true meaningful experience for every traveller and local alike.
What we do:
1. Consultancy for co-creating sustainable tourism experience and facilitates business and development related training for their local partners to the acceptable standards.
2. Connect partners and supporters while be the reliable and credible marketing and sales channel for the locals.
3. Through our website, we provide individual travelers with choices for homestay experiences using video, and set expectations. Handle payments and communications for both parties. Provide reviews and customer satisfaction for continual improvements of the experience.
4. Through our travel agency company, we organize customized routes and trips with purpose for group travelers and corporates.
5. Keep track of social impact and create co-ownership community fund to improve quality of living of local communities in 5 aspect which are Waste, Sanitisation, Education, Infrastructure and Health.