5 Tips for Funding Advocacy
4 minutes read Philanthropy’s appetite for supporting advocacy has grown significantly in recent years. Many funders who seek to achieve lasting impact on the issues that are important to them are turning to advocacy as a way of nurturing or creating the conditions for systemic change. Rather than funding the ‘downstream’ consequences of an issue, […]
A Generation of Change-Makers
This report, written in partnership with SymAsia Foundation, Creditsuisse’ philanthropic arm, takes a deep dive into emerging trends in philanthropy across Asia as seen through the journeys of 5 prominent givers who are each redefining what it means to be impact-driven. The profiles offer local as well as regional insights from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, […]
A Guide for Decision-Making That Optimises Impacts on Well-Being
1 min read In a world facing serious challenges of inequality, climate change and wellbeing, organisations have a responsibility to act upon, and be responsive to, these challenges by purposefully making decisions that optimise the positive impact their activities have. Making decisions based on optimising the social value or impact that an organization can make […]
AVPN Consultation on G20 Principles for Scaling-up Private & Blended Finance in Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) & Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
The financed gap in the implementation of the 2030 SDG Agenda in developed countries is estimated at USD 3.7 trillion by the OECD in 2020 and we are less than a decade away. There is a lot to be done in every dimension, be it policy, financed, or technology. Extensive efforts need to be undertaken […]
B Current Fusion Talks: The Data-driven Approach to Build Climate Resilience and Mitigate Business Risk
4 min read Climate change is an undeniable threat to the global economy and our continued survival. The world scrambles to build resilience as the earth’s climate swings from extremes, such as the heatwave, freezes and tropical cyclones. The risk for crops, property, and urban infrastructure dramatically increases. On Oct. 27th, 2022, B Current Impact […]
Best of 2020 Social Investment Insights | Money Meets Mission Podcast Series
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What have been some of the most meaningful reflections this year? As we crossed into the new decade, challenges arose unabatedly. They exposed our fragilities, blind spots, and systemic failures. Yet, we have also seen humanity rising to meet the moment, activating communities for action, and walking the talk towards collective impact.
In our new podcast series, Money Meets Mission, we curated some of the most insightful conversations and lessons learnt from the network. These topics range from hidden pockets of sustainable finance to successful systems change initiatives to embarking on a unique impact investing journey.
Charting The Path: Insights from India’s Climate Changemakers
8 minutes read In 2022, AVPN embarked on a year-long initiative, to elevate domestic climate philanthropy across Asia, addressing critical challenges in the region. These challenges were twofold: firstly, the need to increase the number and diversity of local philanthropists who are giving to India, and secondly, to increase the amount of funding allocated to […]
Creating A Sweet and Sustainable Future For The Philippines’ Cocoa Industry
3 mins read All over the world, chocolate is associated with happiness, joy, and celebration. Paradoxically, its production comes with a whole lot of hazardous side effects for farmers and the planet. As the demand for cocoa grows every year, the need for sustainability in the cacao industry remains a remarkably significant concern. In the […]
Engaging Slum Communities to Combat COVID-19
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An understanding of community engagement models can be illuminating for those working—or aspiring to work—with slum communities in the context of COVID-19. The Bridgespan Group has identified critical ways for policymakers, funders, and practitioners to better engage communities and build back better.
