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Building the ecosystem
AVPN is building the ecosystem for social investors with an active presence in Australia and Asia Pacific – from foundations and impact funds to corporations, intermediaries and beyond.
One of the most dynamic economies in the world, Australia has a long-standing giving culture. Local grant-makers are leading the movement towards long-term strategic philanthropy.
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Education
Climate Action and Environment, Conservation, Financial Inclusion
Climate Action and Environment, Energy, Governance
Education
Arts and Culture, Conservation, Education
Resources
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Education
CAF Research: What Do the Public Think of Charities Using AI?
Financial Inclusion
Unlocking Financial Access for MSMEs: Strive Learning Network Expert Panel
Health
Organ-on-Chip: Transforming Drug Development with Innovate in India
Gender, Health
Grassroots Organisations are the Beating Heart of India’s Philanthropic Collaboratives
Education
Listening to the Experts
Education
The Importance of Incorporating Humane Education and Why It Matters
Accelerating Impact: Catalytic Capital in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa and Europe
Climate Action and Environment
Mobilizing Investors vs Climate Crisis
Climate Action and Environment
Mobilizing Social Investors for A Fighting Chance in the Climate Crisis
Arts and Culture
Asian Philanthropy Congress Sounds a Call for Sports and Art for All
Facing Hard Truths Head-On: Lessons and Opportunities in Catalytic Capital Investment From Pioneer Practitioners in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe
Gender, Health
Saturday Mornings: How Singapore can tackle the cervical cancer risk among female foreign domestic workers
MEMBERS IN community
Building strategic social investment
Australia has one of the most vibrant social investment markets in Southeast Asia with many social enterprises operating at scale.
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Catherine Brown
CEO, Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation
Maree Sidey
CEO, Australian Communities Foundation
Elizabeth Gillies
CEO, The Sir Robert Menzies Memorial Foundation Limited
Duncan Macintosh
CEO & Executive Director, APNIC Foundation
Mark Ingram
Chief Impact Officer, Brightlight Investment Management
Adam Milgrom
Director, Tripple
Market focus
Building strategic social investment
Australian social investors are deeply engaged in addressing climate change, gender equity, and improving life outcomes of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Social investment in Asia Pacific is an important priority.
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Ruth Jones
Director, Global Markets, Australia, & New Zealand at AVPN