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Building the ecosystem
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.
Meet our global members
Our members who work across Asia Pacific
Supporting members
University/Research
Philanthropic Pooled Funds
Move financial capital towards impact
Single-Donor Funds
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.
Pooled Funds
Asian Youth Mental Wellbeing Fund
As a regional ecosystem builder, the Youth Mental Wellbeing Philanthropic Pooled Fund was launched to strengthen youth mental health and wellbeing systems in Asia.
DEAL SHARE PLATFORM
Support deals in Global Markets
Support and scale high-impact solutions that have been endorsed by AVPN Global Markets members.
Cool Australia: Supporting Educators Globally through Cool+
By Cool Australia
Education
Connecting Rural Schools & Hospitals
By Kacific Broadband Satellites Ltd
Education, Health
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
Employability
Raspberri Pi Foundation: Code Club and CoderDojo for youths
By Raspberry Pi Foundation
Education
Arts and Culture, Conservation, Education
First Australians Capital
By First Australians Capital
Employability, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Resources
Get more insights about Global Markets
Case Studies
Check out the latest portfolio management and achievements from different origanisations.
Catalytic Capital Investor in Asia: Tripple
Bridges Ventures: Impact as an investment lens
Education, Employability
Impetus-The Private Equity Foundation: Phase-by-Phase Portfolio Management producing Dual Outcomes
Impetus- The Private Equity Foundation – Building the Capacity for Impact
Blogs
Refreshing content for your daily reading covering multiple topics.
Philanthropy Trends I’m Excited to See More This Year
Health
Preparing for the Next Health Crisis
Climate Action and Environment
Can ESG be the Silver Bullet for the Agriculture sector?
5 Ways Software Enhances Effective Grantmaking and Increases Social Impact
Affordable Housing, Agriculture, Climate Action and Environment, Health, Nutrition
The Power of Collaboration
Why Aren’t Australians Giving Overseas?
Press
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage from sources all around the world.
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
Education, Gender
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
AVPN Creates Philanthropic Digital Transformation Fund to Help Underserved and Impacted Communities in Korea, With a USD1 Million Grant From Google.org
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.
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 in climate, gender and indigenous issues
Global Markets members are committed to supporting the growth and development of sustainable, equitable social outcomes in Asia Pacific.
GET IN TOUCH
Let's create impact together
If you are an active social investor in Asia Pacific, contact Ruth to learn about how AVPN can support your organisation’s social investment in the region.
Ruth Jones
Global Markets Director; Australia and New Zealand Representative at AVPN
