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Building the ecosystem
AVPN is building the ecosystem for social investors with an active presence in Singapore - from foundations and impact funds to corporations, intermediaries and beyond.
Singapore has a very robust and vibrant social investment ecosystem. Singapore is the gateway to the rest of Asia with several international relationships flowing through the Southeast Asia Hub. Singapore is well positioned to lead social investment in the region.
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.
Event in Singapore
An unforgettable event experience
Stay updated on Singapore’s latest industry events to remain in the know and ahead of the curve.
AVPN Global Conference 2024
Signature Event
AVPN x SVhk Family Impact Symposium 2024
Signature Event
DEAL SHARE PLATFORM
Support deals in Singapore
Support and scale high-impact solutions that have been endorsed by AVPN members throughout Singapore.
Education, Employability, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Employability, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
Resources
Get more insights about Singapore
Case Studies
Check out the latest portfolio management and achievements from different organisations.
能力建设 — 星展银行基金会设计“三步走”项目以在亚洲发展社会企业
How the intermediary Empact provides pro-bono services and skills-based volunteering (SBV)
DBS Foundation’s design for a three-tier programme for developing social enterprises in Asia
Blogs
Refreshing content for your daily reading covering multiple topics.
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
Agriculture, Energy, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation
The Driving Force behind Investments into Climate Solutions
Health
Investing in Technology to Enhance Impact in a Post-COVID World
Education, Employability
Future Proofing Education
Press
Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage from sources all around the world.
Gender, Health
Saturday Mornings: How Singapore can tackle the cervical cancer risk among female foreign domestic workers
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
AVPN & Yayasan Hasanah Bring Annual Global Conference 2023 to Malaysia
Philanthropy moving beyond writing cheques to more direct involvement
New generation of philanthropists more hands-on and don’t just write cheques: President Halimah
MEMBERS IN community
Building strategic social investment
Singapore’s excellent social investment ecosystem coupled with a stable and strong government lays a solid foundation for sustainable finance.
MEMBERS IN community
Building strategic social investment
Singapore’s excellent social investment ecosystem coupled with a stable and strong government lays a solid foundation for sustainable finance.
connector
Connect with members
Jasmine Chew
Regional Head of Asia,
Macquarie Group Foundation
Regula Schegg
Managing Director, Asia,
Circulate Capital
Cheryl Chen
Director, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, Asia Pacific, S&P Global
Esther An
Chief Sustainability Officer,
City Developments Limited (CDL)
Angeline Chin
Global Community Impact APAC Lead,
Johnson & Johnson
Shweta Shukla
Director, Sustainable Business & Communications,
UNILEVER ASIA PTE LTD
Market focus
Building strategic social investment
Singapore’s social economy is transitioning to the growth stage, driven by collaborative philanthropy and creative approaches such as impact investing and blended finance.
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Let's create impact together
Connect with us now to know more about Singapore’s social investment landscape.
Young Park
Senior Manager, Singapore at AVPN