Gender Platform

Mobilizing capital to improve outcomes for women and girls

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Vision

A more equitable world for women and girls in Asia

Advancing gender equality in Asia-Pacific could mean an additional US$4.5 trillion or 12% of the collective annual GDP. The pandemic, however, has amplified pre-existing gender gaps. On its current trajectory, it will now take 135.6 years to close the gender gap worldwide.

Among the most promising gender-sensitive approaches have been measures that prioritise women’s labour market participation, and support for sectors with larger female representation. Nonetheless, such policies will not prove sufficient on their own accord. They must be matched to corporate and political governance structures to ensure accountability diversity, equity, and inclusivity.

$100m

We aim to move $100 million USD towards positive outcomes for women and girls by 2030

What we do

Our members, with support from the AVPN team, work to

Mobilize financial, intellectual and human capital

Collaborate across markets and sectors to leverage best practices

Inspire other funders to support gender equality and SDG 5 solutions

MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY

Over 350 of our members are moving capital towards work that improves outcomes for women and girls

Health & Safety

Increasing women’s access to quality healthcare will reduce maternal and newborn deaths by up to 70%. Addressing violence against women and girls could raise global GDP by 2%, equivalent to $1.5 trillion.
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Education

When 10% more girls go to school, a country’s GDP increases on average by 3%. Women with secondary education can earn nearly two times more income than women with no education.
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Economic Empowerment

Investing in women’s economic empowerment sets a direct path towards gender equality, increasing their right to economic resources, poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth. Addressing barriers in gender-based asset ownership will determine their bargaining power. For every dollar of funding, women-owned startups generated 78 cents, while male-founded startups generated less than half that — just 31 cents.
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Livelihood

Up to 150 million fewer people would go hungry if women farmers had the same access to resources as men. Fully closing gender gaps in workplaces would add up to $28 trillion in global annual GDP by 2025.
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Women in Leadership

Women are heavily underrepresented in leadership positions. Worldwide, slightly less than four women hold leadership positions for every ten men in business and politics. Increased female leadership leads to increased profitability, performance and productivity.
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ASIA GENDER NETWORK

Closing the gender gap in Asia

The first ever pan-Asian network aims to mobilize capital to close the gender gap in Asia. We are committed to big change that will help transform the trajectory of women’s issues in Asia. Discover how we work to empower women in the region.

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ASIA GENDER NETWORK RESOURCES

Learn more about the Asia Gender Network

By AVPN

VPN Asia Gender Network - Who are we?

By AVPN

Conversations in the Asia Gender Network | ft. Shinta Kamdani & Renyung Ho

By AVPN

Conversations in the Asia Gender Network | ft. Shinta Dhanuwardoyo & Radhika Bharat Ram

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DEAL SHARE PLATFORM

Deals on gender equality

Support and scale high-impact solutions that have been endorsed by AVPN members. When you click through, you will be prompted to login as a member.

Sunkrisps: Happy and Healthy Vegetable Snacks

By Sunkrisps

Sunkrisps is innovating healthy snack products from vegetables, with the nutrition preserved.

Agriculture, Gender, Nutrition

Glink Vietnam: Home-based Care and Telehealth Services

By Glink Vietnam

Glink provides health care services to the LGBTQIA+ community in Vietnam through a sustainable business model that effectively reaches high-HIV-risk populations with stigma-free, comprehensive care.

Gender, Health, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

Prevention of Violence Against Women

By SNEHA (Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action)

This program aims to develop high‐impact strategies for primary prevention, ensure survivors’ access to protection and justice, empower women to claim their rights.

Gender

Asian University for Women

By Asian University for Women

The Asian University for Women (AUW) seeks to educate and empower women who will become skilled and innovative professionals, service-orientated leaders in their businesses and communities, and promoters of sustainable development in Asia.

Education, Gender

Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)

By Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)

AWARE is Singapore’s leading gender equality group. Our mission is to remove all gender-based barriers and we do this in three ways: research and advocacy, education and training and support services.

Gender

LUUNA Naturals

By LUUNA Naturals

LUUNA serves women and girls across Greater China by providing education and products that support healthier and more environmentally-conscious attitudes towards menstrual and hormonal health.

Gender, Health, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

River Cleaning as a Free Service

By RiverRecycle

The project recovers and converts waste plastic from polluted rivers and land into raw material for plastic production, to replace virgin fossil feedstock, lower GHG emissions and improve livelihoods.

Climate Action and Environment, Conservation, Energy, Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

Arts for All

By Slam Out Loud

Leverages art and low tech mediums (WhatsApp, IVRS, Radio) to foster socio-emotional well being and 21st century skills in children from disadvantaged backgrounds during the pandemic.

Arts and Culture, Education, Gender

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Research & Insights

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Articles

Catch our list of latest articles on how our members involve in creating impact together.

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Health

Why Philanthropists, NGOs and CSR Must Collaborate With the Government to Augment Vaccination Coverage in India?

Climate Action and Environment

An Innovative Approach to Investing in Climate Resilient Economic Growth

Climate Action and Environment

Social Alpha Champions Investing that Puts Impact First

Climate Action and Environment

Climate Finance

Education, Health

Lessons From 3 Social Distancing Campaigns in Vietnam: How Learning Through Play Contributed to Avert a Learning Crisis

Climate Action and Environment

Investing in a Better Future in Asia: Through the Lens of ESG Funds

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Blogs

Refreshing content for your daily reading covering multiple topics.

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Education, Gender

The Role of Teachers in Preventing School-Related Gender-Based Violence

Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

Empowering Women Communities During Times of Disempowering COVID-19

Gender, Health

The Road to Resilience in a Post-COVID World: Stronger Land Rights for Women

Gender, Health

Combatting The Socio-Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Girls and Women: Survey Insights

Gender

Building Back Equal – The New Normal

Gender

Strategic Giving and Investing in Women and Girls in Asia

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Case Studies

Check out the latest portfolio management and achievements from different organisations.

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Videos

We invite women and men throughout our network to share their efforts to advance gender equality in Asia.

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Health

Why Philanthropists, NGOs and CSR Must Collaborate With the Government to Augment Vaccination Coverage in India?

Climate Action and Environment

An Innovative Approach to Investing in Climate Resilient Economic Growth

Climate Action and Environment

Social Alpha Champions Investing that Puts Impact First

Climate Action and Environment

Climate Finance

Education, Health

Lessons From 3 Social Distancing Campaigns in Vietnam: How Learning Through Play Contributed to Avert a Learning Crisis

Climate Action and Environment

Investing in a Better Future in Asia: Through the Lens of ESG Funds

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Webinars

Deepen your understanding with webinars

Discover our Sustainability Dialogues and cross-sector discussions by Asian leaders on gender issues.

Webinars

AVPN Webinar: Opportunities in Gender Lens Investing: Investment Showcase Indonesia

Webinars

AVPN Webinar: Opportunities in Gender Lens Investing to Drive Economic Growth in Indonesia

Webinars

AVPN Webinar: Gender Lens Investing in Practice: Investment Showcase

Webinars

AVPN Webinar: Empowering Rural Women through Entrepreneurship and Political Leadership

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News

What’s going on in the community

Blog

The Role of Teachers in Preventing School-Related Gender-Based Violence

12 July 2021

School-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) is a major obstacle to achieving gender equality. The education system provides opportunities for innovative, effective, and sustainable interventions to prevent violence against and between children, and for changes of attitudes and beliefs towards gender roles.
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350+

Members of AVPN are committed to moving capital towards positive outcomes for women and girls