Insights

Perspectives on Philanthropy in Asia

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

    PAA Perspectives

    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.

    19 Nov 2024
    #ThreeQuestionsWith Dawn Tan, Asia Centre for Changemakers: Unlocking Holistic Philanthropy for Impact

    Dawn Tan, Head of the Asia Centre for Changemakers, discusses how Holistic Philanthropy can transform the philanthropic landscape in Asia by aligning capital, impact, and community needs.

    19 Nov 2024
    The Evolving Landscape of Asian Philanthropy: A Call for Strategic Giving

    PAA member Badr Jafar discusses the evolution of Asian philanthropy, emphasising the importance of strategic giving, collaboration, and innovation to drive sustainable impact.

    26 Sep 2024
    PAA, One Year In: Building Momentum Towards Impact

    Following PAA's launch in September 2023, we reflect on our year of learnings and look forward to deepening collaborations to advance Asia-focused solutions for a sustainable future.

    26 Sep 2024
    #ThreeQuestionsWith Beth Thompson, Wellcome Trust: Navigating the Intersection of Climate and Health

    Beth Thompson, Chief Strategy Officer at Wellcome Trust, explores the foundation’s focus on the intersection of climate and health in Asia, and how philanthropy can drive tangible impact in this vital area.

    11 Sep 2024
    Tackling Complex Issues with a Systems Lens — PAA Chats

    In the latest edition of PAA Chats, PAA members and partners share their insights and experiences of driving and scaling impact through a systems lens.

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    Reports

    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.

    16 Aug 2024
    PAS 2024 Insights Report – Partnerships for Impact: A Roadmap on Collaboration to Catalyse Climate, Education, and Health Action in Asia

    Uncover transformative insights and key takeaways from global action and thought leaders across public, private, and philanthropic sectors at the Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS) 2024.

    03 Dec 2023
    Catalysing Climate Action in Asia: Unlocking the Power of Philanthropic-Private-Public Partnerships

    The first Asia-focused climate philanthropy report by the World Economic Forum’s Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) initiative, in collaboration with PAA and ClimateWorks Foundation, examines state of climate philanthropy in Asia.

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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