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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.
DEAL SHARE PLATFORM
Support Deals in Australia
Support and scale high-impact solutions that have been endorsed by AVPN members throughout the Australia .
Climate Action and Environment, Conservation, Financial Inclusion
ALIA: Cost Competitive and Sustainable Industry Solutions for the Environment
By Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA)
Climate Action and Environment, Energy, Governance
Raspberri Pi Foundation: Code Club and CoderDojo for youths
By Raspberry Pi Foundation
Education
Mekong Translation
By Mekong Review
Arts and Culture, Conservation, Education
First Australians Capital
By First Australians Capital
Employability, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Resources
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Blogs
Refreshing content for your daily reading covering multiple topics.
Unveiling the Vision: A Conversation on Impact Investing Day at AVPN Global Conference 2023
Energy
Five Sectors at the Forefront of Southeast Asia’s Transition to a Green Economy
Education
Digital Education for Students, Job Seekers and Small Businesses – How JUMP is Empowering Overlooked Communities
Agriculture
Creating A Sweet and Sustainable Future For The Philippines’ Cocoa Industry
Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
From Grassroots to Global Impact: Asia’s Impact-Driven Social Entrepreneurs
Crafting a Defining Conference: In Conversation with the Content Team
Press
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage from sources all around the world.
Trust-Based Philanthropy Archives
The Partnering Initiative – Trusted Partnership: Pushing the Boundaries of Traditional Grant-Making and Trust-Based Philanthropy
Trust-Based Philanthropy Project
Convergence and Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) deepen partnership
Improved Access To Finance, Timely Funding For Women-Led MSMEs Can Transform India’s Start-up Ecosystem
AVPN & Yayasan Hasanah Bring Annual Global Conference 2023 to Malaysia
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.
connector
Connect with members
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