Insights

Perspectives on Philanthropy in Asia

We develop and share insights on driving and scaling impact in Asia through philanthropy

    PAA Perspectives

    29 Apr 2025

    Philanthropy Asia Summit 2025: Priming Asia for Good

    24 Mar 2025
    A New Asian Renaissance: Insights from PAA’s Breakfast Session in Davos

    Over 20 cross-sector leaders came together during PAA’s closed-door breakfast session at Davos to discuss strategies to accelerate Asia’s transition towards a sustainable future.

    14 Feb 2025
    Building a resilient future: Mobilising philanthropy in Asia for climate solutions

    Asia Philanthropy Circle, ClimateWorks Foundation, and Philanthropy Asia Alliance discuss the role of philanthropy in driving impactful climate solutions.

    26 Jan 2025
    From Sustainable Rice to Blockchain Technology: Two PAA Impact Projects Shaping the Future of Climate Action

    Decarbonising Rice by Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory and Climate Action Data (CAD) Trust were recognised at the World Economic Forum’s inaugural World Economic Forum GAEA Awards for their groundbreaking approaches to tackling climate challenges.

    26 Jan 2025
    #ThreeQuestionsWith Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, Aboitiz Foundation: Empowering People for a Sustainable Future

    Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, President of the Aboitiz Foundation, reveals how an integrated approach to education, job creation, and environmental stewardship is transforming communities and shaping a brighter future.

    19 Jan 2025
    The Asian philanthropy renaissance: Forging sustainable development

    Economies across Asia are changing rapidly, as challenges and opportunities converge — and philanthropy has a role to play in this moment.

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    Reports

    06 May 2025
    New Report Calls for Collective Action to Combat Asia’s Growing Antimicrobial Resistance Threat

    A new report by CIIP and GAEA, supported by PAA, highlights the urgent AMR threat in Asia and calls for cross-sector investment to drive high-impact action across education, prevention, surveillance, and treatment.

    02 May 2025
    Seeding a Hopeful Future: PAA Impact Report 2025

    PAA's inaugural Impact Report highlights our progress since launch, showing how collaboration across public, private, and philanthropic sectors is driving meaningful change across Asia’s most urgent challenges.

    21 Nov 2024
    Seeding the Future: Transforming Smallholder Farms for a Sustainable Tomorrow

    Explore how sustainable solutions and innovative capital can strengthen Southeast Asia’s fragile agri-food system, meeting rising food demand while improving smallholder livelihoods and long-term food security.

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    PAA Chats

     

    Hear from our PAA community on what we are passionate about and our plans for PAA

     

    Ayala Corporation  -

    Mariana Zobel de Ayala

    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation -

    Gargee Ghosh

    Chaudhary Foundation -

    Dr. Binod Chaudhary

    ClimateWorks Foundation -

    Helen Mountford

    Clime Capital Management -

    Mason Wallick

    Dalio Philanthropies -

    Ray Dalio

    DBS Foundation - 

    Karen Ngui

    Fast Retailing Foundation -

    Yoshio Ishida

    Give2Asia -

    Birger Stamperdahl

    Gokongwei Brothers Foundation -

    Grace Colet

    IMC Pan Asia Alliance -

    Chavalit Tsao

    Jollibee Group Foundation -

    Gisela Tiongson

    Mastercard Center for

    Inclusive Growth -


    Shamina Singh

    PT Triputra Agro Persada Tbk -

    Arif Rachmat

    Roc360 -

    Arvind Raghunathan

    Tanoto Foundation -

    Dr. J. Satrijo Tanudjojo

    The Rockefeller Foundation -

    Deepali Khanna

    UBS Optimus Foundation -

    Sheryl Fofaria

    Wellcome Trust -

    Paul Schreier

    World Economic Forum -

    Neo Gim Huay