Asian Philanthropy Forum hosts private event and brings together a diverse group of business and social leaders to learn about social innovation and sustainability efforts in Indonesia and China.
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The 3 Themes and 5 Big Ideas We Got From This Year’s AVPN Conference
Reject the notion that you “can’t.” Act with a sense of urgency. Be a driver of systems change. And 5 additional takeaways from this year’s AVPN conference on social investing.
A Guide to Social Enterprises in Asia
Social enterprises are a growing phenomenon in Asia. This guide will help you understand what they are, how they function, and how they contribute to social and environmental change in Asia.
Is High Profile, Big Ticket Philanthropy in Asia Finally Here to Stay?
There were two big announcements in Indonesian and Chinese philanthropy very recently. Is Bill Gates to thank?
Asian Philanthropists Are More Focused on Short-Term Results, Says New Survey
Here are five inferences about Asian philanthropists from the 2014 BNP Baripas Individual Philanthropy Index.
9 Indonesian Philanthropists and Bill Gates Agree to Fund Multi-Million Dollar Sustainable Health Initiative in Indonesia
The Tahir Foundation, the Gates Foundation, and 8 other Indonesian philanthropists have committed to providing millions to the Indonesia Health Fund over the next five years.
Disaster Stats That Ruined My Day
The European Commission’s disaster policy consortium MICRODIS, organized an Asian Symposium on Disaster Impact and Assessment in Asia conference. The bad new is that philanthropy can’t seem to get its act together and coordinate a response platform for donors and NGOs in the region.
A Philanthropy Advisor in Indonesia, Part 6: After the Tsunami
I share my observations during my recent trip to Indonesia. One major rebuilding effort was the $250 million highway running 150 kilometers down Aceh’s western coast. The highway starts from Banda Aceh to Calang.
A Philanthropy Advisor in Indonesia, Part 5: Reminders of the Tsunami
I share my observations during my recent trip to Indonesia. The tsunami lifted boats and placed them far inland. The “boat on the house” and the “power plant” are the most famous ones.
A Philanthropy Advisor in Indonesia, Part 4: Rice Innovation in a Small Village
I share my observations during my recent trip to Indonesia.The farmers of Masen Village were dependent on government subsidy programs and purchasing rice from other communities to make ends meet.