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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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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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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+
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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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AVPN 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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Yaowawit is home to orphaned, neglected, abused, abandoned or trafficked children who often arrive with health and developmental problems. They were deprived of the nurturing family environment that teaches children about communication, social skills and personal hygiene. They did not receive a balanced diet or proper medical care leading to many becoming malnourished. Some have even suffered permanent physical disabilities due to improper infantile care. Here at Yaowawit, we have created a sanctuary for our children to learn, grow and thrive in. Unfortunately, most of our teachers have no real experience in running a business or the organization of vocational education.
At Yaowawit, not only do we provide them with a high-quality education, a balanced diet and medical care, we also provide them with a home. Under our care, the children learn how to play, make friends and have fun. We teach our children about social and personal skills including team work, empathy, self-discipline, personal responsibility and self-confidence. The children love and care for each other as though we were one big family. We empower our children. We believe in the potential of each child to break free of their pasts and reach their goals. Each child, who now broke free from poverty, will influence their own families and communities in the future--improving the lives of everyone. With regards to our capacity to run the foundation more effectively, Yaowawit Kapong has decided to professionalize its life skill education programs and be the first school in Thailand to introduce Pre-Vocational Education as an education model. Yaowawit is running a small hospitality training operation, the Yaowawit Lodge, and an agricultural training operation, the Yaowawit Farm. Students from Kindergarten to Secondary School are involved in both - out of school - life skills education operations. They do not only help there, but they learn through hands-on experience on social entrepreneurial businesses. The school has always worked with the experts, but now decided to enter into partnership with expert organizations to secure the best experiences possible for the children and establish a model for Pre-Vocational Education for interested schools and businesses in Thailand.