Insights

Perspectives on Philanthropy in Asia

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

PAA Perspectives

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.

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.

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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