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Building the ecosystem
AVPN is building the ecosystem for social investors with an active presence in Malaysia - from foundations and impact funds to corporations, intermediaries and beyond.
Malaysia’s drive for innovation continues to underpin its emerging social investment market. The government is making a concerted effort to grow and support the impact ecosystem.
SIGNATURE EVENT
The power of AVPN’s impact in Malaysia
When it comes to making a significant impact in Malaysia, AVPN stands at the forefront of change. In a remarkable collaboration, AVPN co-hosted the AVPN Global Conference 2023 in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, joining forces with Yayasan Hasanah, the foundation of the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional.
Under the banner of "Global Challenges: Asian Solutions," this groundbreaking Conference took center stage, shedding light on the pivotal role of Asian leadership in addressing pressing global issues. The spotlight was on gender equality, climate action, healthcare access, and sustainable livelihoods. The driving force behind this transformation? Collaboration and community ownership – values that resonate deeply with AVPN's mission. The Conference witnessed:
- Speech by Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, presented by Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, YB Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Binti Shukri
- Launch of Youth Mental Well-Being Fund by Minister of Youth & Sports, Yang Berhormat Hannah Yeoh
- 1300+ attendees attended
- 700+ attendees flew in Kuala Lumpur
- 300+ impact leaders attendees from Malaysia
- Infinite connections made
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.
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 Malaysia
Support and scale high-impact solutions that have been endorsed by AVPN members throughout Malaysia.
Education, Employability, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Employability, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Resources
Get more insights about Malaysia
Blogs
Refreshing content for your daily reading covering multiple topics.
Heard at AVPN Global Conference 2023: Three Key Learnings on Effectively Deploying Catalytic Capital in Asia
Health
Preparing for the Next Health Crisis
Climate Action and Environment
Can ESG be the Silver Bullet for the Agriculture sector?
Affordable Housing, Agriculture, Climate Action and Environment, Health, Nutrition
The Power of Collaboration
Health
Investing in Technology to Enhance Impact in a Post-COVID World
Climate Action and Environment, Financial Inclusion
How Policymakers Can Enable the Uptake of Sustainable Finance
Press
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage from sources all around the world.
Asia’s Business Heirs Look Beyond Profits, Hoping to Escape Parents’ Shadow
Wealth for Good: Collaborative Philanthropy for Greater Social Impact
AVPN Announces the Launch of Its Second APAC Sustainability Seed Fund to Deploy USD 5 Million for Innovative Technology-led Climate Solutions
Caressy: For Parents, Babies and Their Peace of Mind
AVPN & Yayasan Hasanah Bring Annual Global Conference 2023 to Malaysia
Philanthropy moving beyond writing cheques to more direct involvement
MEMBERS IN community
Building strategic social investment
Malaysia has the potential to be one of the most vibrant social investment markets in Southeast Asia with many emerging innovative social enterprises.
connector
Connect with members
Shahira Ahmed Bazari
Yayasan Hasanah
Jeffrey Cheah
Jeffrey Cheah Foundation
Kathleen Chew
YTL Foundation
Cheryl Ong
OSK Foundation
Dr Vincent Chian
Fairview
Market focus
Building strategic social investment
Malaysia’s social economy is transitioning to the growth stage, driven by collaborative philanthropy and creative approaches to social funding such as pooled CSR funds.
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Let's create impact together
Connect with us now to know more about Malaysia’s social investment landscape
Jehan Omar
Senior Manager, Malaysia at AVPN