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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.
Accelerating Impact: Catalytic Capital in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa and Europe
There is a persistent financing gap estimated at USD 4.2 trillion that needs to be filled for the world to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2030.
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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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Solve Education: Education through Innovative Learning Platform
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IT Vocational Training Against Poverty
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Gigatonne: Addressing Problems within the Carbon Credits Market
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AVPN Global Conference 2024
23 April 2024
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25 April 2024
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Restoring Equilibrium: SVCA 2024 Annual Conference – Seeking Balance in A Turbulent World
16 May 2024
IP Investor Showcase: Orange Movement Trailblazers in the Global South
28 March 2024
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Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant and prosperous cities in Asia. Yet it has one of the highest inequality levels in the developed world. 1 in 5 Hong Kongers lives in poverty. Many vulnerable groups persist in social exclusion generation after generation. Social exclusion is not just about material deprivation, but also about marginalization, discrimination or a lack of agency and voice in society. The United Nations defines it as “a process of improving the terms of participation in society, particularly for people who are disadvantaged, through enhancing opportunities, access to resources and respect for rights.” If underrepresented and marginalized groups do not participate in civic and social life, policies and laws will not reflect their needs and desires. In order to break the vicious cycle of disempowerment, the NGO ecosystem cannot exclusively focus on service delivery that only addresses acute livelihood needs, but also interventions focused on community empowerment.
Like every other leader, people in the social justice field with potential need encouragement, training, mentoring and inspiration. If we invest in key individuals, they have ripple effects that generate great social returns. In 2017, we launched a pilot program of our social justice fellowship on the theme of racial equality and inclusion. The 5-month program was a success. We received over 60 nominations for a little over a dozen places. We invited 30+ guest speakers and each fellow received +60 hours of training. The fellows collectively reached out to over 5,000 people in their community during the course of the program. They worked collectively on a participatory, audio visual storytelling campaign. Building on the momentum and insight from the pilot, we want to perfect the fellowship model through a second social justice cohort in 2019, developing 20 more fellows who are changemakers in the community, expanding the Resolve alumni base and build lasting ties with each other.