“Trust in Action”: A Grassroots-Led Resource for Change in Philanthropy
Developed by community leaders worldwide, this innovative resource sheds light on the funding hurdles faced by CBOs (Community-Based Organisations). “Trust in Action” offers a roadmap for change, advocating for trust-based and flexible funding models that empower local solutions.
Beyond The Stove, The Air We Breathe: Ambient Air Pollution Nullifies The Health Benefits of Clean Cooking Fuel
4 minutes read The deteriorating quality of air we breathe is a well-known health hazard. Polluted air, indoors or outdoors, harms our health in various ways. In India, nearly 17.8% of total deaths are attributable to it. It also poses a major risk to child health, accounting for 8.8% of deaths in children under five. […]
Building a Bridge: Experiential Learning and the Skill India Mission’s Informal Workforce
4 minutes read India’s vast informal economy thrives on practicality. From blue-collar workers to beauty service providers, countless individuals contribute to the nation’s economic engine. Yet, a significant skills gap hinders their full potential and economic security. This gap arises from a mismatch between the skills traditionally taught and the practical realities of informal jobs. […]
Building Climate Resilience Through Reproductive Healthcare
4 minutes read Empowering women is a critical strategy for creating sustainable and effective solutions in the fight against climate change. Granting women autonomy over their reproductive health is vital to building resilience in communities vulnerable to environmental disasters. The frontlines of climate and health crises: Pakistan’s 2022 floods In 2022, catastrophic floods in Pakistan […]
Climate Proofing Livelihoods – Enhancing the Hills of Himachal Pradesh
Ambuja Cement Foundation The Daseran watershed in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh has a steep terrain, where people grow crops on small patches of land and often on slopes. The annual rainfall is high and erratic, and farmers here face serious problems with fertile topsoil erosion, carrying significant ecological and economic impacts through the […]
Fighting Child Marriage in Asia
6 minutes read Child marriage is a tragic reality faced by millions of girls and boys in Asia. In particular South Asia has the highest numbers of the worldś child brides (290 million) accounting for 45% of the global total. Bangladesh and Nepal are among the top 20 most prevalent countries for child marriage. Child, […]
High-Impact Philanthropy: Five Practices That Lead to Lasting Change
By: Gwendolyn Lim, Pritha Venkatachalam, Jeffrey Bradach, Xueling Lee, Denise Chew, Roger Thompson Wealth and philanthropy in Asia are on the rise. The region now has more billionaires than any other part of the world, yet its’ unmet social and environmental needs challenge philanthropy to do more and do it better. Against this backdrop of […]
Inaugural Impact Report for FY2021
Many of Heritas’ portfolio investments across 7 countries in Asia including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and India have been providing solutions to address underserved needs of the communities that they operate in, driving and creating positive impact outcomes. Together, they have provided >30m users access to quality, affordable healthcare services annually, >15m learners access to quality, […]
Largest Asian and Global Institutional Philanthropies
By: Gwendolyn Lim, Pritha Venkatachalam, Jeffrey Bradach, Xueling Lee, Denise Chew, Roger Thompson Against a backdrop of accelerating wealth creation and unmet needs, The Bridgespan Group, with financial support from the Institute of Philanthropy, embarked on a research project to identify the 20 largest global and Asian institutional philanthropies and to spotlight the practices they employ […]
