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AVPN is building the ecosystem for social investors with an active presence in Asia Pacific – from foundations and impact funds to corporations, intermediaries and beyond

With 6x the population of any other region, Asia is the perfect place to make an impact and change the world. That’s why 20% of our members are from outside Asia and many of our members work across all Asia as Regional and Supporting members. Find out more about them.

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Our members who work across Asia Pacific

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Philanthropic Funds

Move financial capital towards impact

The first-of-their-kind in Asia, our Philanthropic Funds provide unrestricted grants and apply impact measurement techniques – driving deep transformation that matures the ecosystem in Asia. Pool your funds with other capital providers or get help deploying your capital in Asia through an individual fund. Investigate our cause-specific evergreen funds that you can contribute to at any time.

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Single-Donor Funds

AI Opportunity Fund

Empowering workers in Asia-Pacific for the AI-driven future while fostering inclusivity and readiness in the evolving economy.

Pooled Funds

STEM Fund

Increasing diversity and equity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) through unrestricted funding.

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Blogs

Refreshing content for your daily reading covering multiple topics.

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Affordable HousingGenderLivelihood and Poverty Alleviation

Adequate Housing is Key to Women’s Health and Wellbeing

Rapid urbanisation and climate migration, coupled with a global housing crisis, are pushing more families into precarious living conditions.

Nutrition

Doug’s Founding Journey and Reflections on the Future of AVPN

6 min read The biggest mistake we could make is being too narrow-minded. How do we measure success and add value to members by ensuring more capital is directed towards impact?

Health

Preparing for the Next Health Crisis

Climate Action and Environment

Can ESG be the Silver Bullet for the Agriculture sector?

Agriculture is one of the world’s largest industries, providing daily sustenance and livelihoods for millions. However, there are growing concerns about agriculture’s contribution to climate change as the sector accounts for over 70% of freshwater use and 23% of greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Power of Collaboration

Asia is big, diverse, and complex – and so are its challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us the cracks in economies and the social sector, but the social investment sector has responded unflinchingly to the unfolding crisis in the short term, and is nurturing systemic solutions for the long run. AVPN members have harnessed the strength of their networks to collaboratively pioneer solutions at scale.

Health

Integrating the Pandemic’s Impact Into the New Normal – the New Zealand Experience

4 min read Aotearoa New Zealand has escaped the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our country has had comparatively few cases of Covid, and we have only experienced one major lockdown nationwide, although our biggest city Auckland has been more impacted by four lockdowns.

Press

Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage from sources all around the world.

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Wealth for Good: Collaborative Philanthropy for Greater Social Impact

Social Investors in Asia embark on a new era to revive global and national economies through collaboration

The Ethical Investor: What’s Venture Philanthropy and how is it scaling up social impact across the world?

The World’s Largest Social Investment Conference for Asia Brings Philanthropists, Investors and Policymakers to Bali as an Official Side Event of the G20 Summit

EducationGender

Philanthropic Leaders Unite to Launch New $1 Million Fund to Close the Gender Gap in STEM

New Report Finds At Least $1B Given by Philanthropy for COVID-19 in 2021

MEMBERS IN community

Building strategic social investment

Global Markets members are united in their common interest in working towards improved social outcomes in Asia Pacific.

The Phoenix Foundation

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)

Philanthropy Australia

Institute for Economics and Peace

Catalyst 2030

responsAbility

JLT Ventures LLC

UN Global Compact

Impact Investment Summit Asia Pacific

University of Melbourne

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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

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