Here are five inferences about Asian philanthropists from the 2014 BNP Baripas Individual Philanthropy Index.
Laos
Profile: Channapha Khamvongsa of Legacies of War
Channapha Khamvongsa serves as executive director of Legacies of War. She shares her work at Legacies of War with us.
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Looking for Social Entrepreneurs in Asia
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is searching for outstanding social entrepreneurs in Asian countries where we do not currently have national competitions. Schwab Foundation is looking for social entrepreneurs who are innovators implementing practical and sustainable solutions on the ground to address problems … Continued
Greatest Needs: Preventing Children From Living on the Streets in Laos
On any given day an estimated 600 children live and work on the streets of Vientiane. Street children survive primarily by scavenging, begging and sex work. Friends International is working with marginalized children and youth to collectively develop progressive and strategic programs which meet complex needs.