Insights

Perspectives on Philanthropy in Asia

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

    PAA Perspectives

    17 Jul 2025

    Bridging Sectors to Catalyse Change — PAA Chats

    Transforming energy, health, education, and food systems calls for close collaboration across sectors. Delve into insights by PAA's members and partners.

    23 Jun 2025
    Catalysing Ocean Action in Asia: PAA at BEFF and UNOC 2025

    PAA joined global leaders at BEFF and UNOC 2025 to spotlight Asia’s ocean leadership, strengthen partnerships, and explore how philanthropy can scale innovation, community stewardship, and marine protection. Dive into our key engagements and next steps.

    05 Jun 2025
    Philanthropy Asia Summit 2025 Highlights

    PAA members and partners played an integral role at PAS, anchoring partner events, sharing insights, hosting immersive learning journeys, and spotlighting high-impact scalable initiatives. Discover key highlights and takeaways.

    05 Jun 2025
    Catalysing Collective Action for a Sustainable, Liveable Asia: PAS 2025 Insights

    Addressing the climate crisis and building a sustainable, liveable future for Asia requires bold, inclusive, and systemic action, as global and regional leaders highlighted at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2025.

    05 Jun 2025
    Fostering Systems for Well-Being and Resilience in Asia: PAS 2025 Insights

    Pandemic preparedness, climate-linked health impacts, food systems, and more were explored at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2025. Delegates were urged to think big and act collectively to drive systems change.

    05 Jun 2025
    Unlocking Human Potential for Sustainable Development: PAS 2025 Insights

    From early childhood nutrition to equitable education and digital inclusion, sustainable progress requires integrated, people-first approaches and bold investments, speakers highlighted at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2025.

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    Reports

    21 Jul 2025
    PAS 2025 Insights Report – Priming Asia for Good: Catalysing Action for Impact

    Dive into key takeaways from the fifth edition of PAA’s flagship philanthropy convening. This report explores bold solutions, catalytic partnerships, and actionable takeaways to drive Asia towards a more inclusive, sustainable future.

    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.

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    PAA Chats

     

    PAA Chats is a conversation series featuring eminent voices from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. Discover bold ideas and fresh perspectives from our PAA community on addressing today’s most pressing challenges—through the power of collaborative philanthropy.

     

    The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab -

    Iqbal Dhaliwal

    The Convergence Foundation -

    Ashish Dhawan

    Temasek Trust -

    Benedict Cheong

    The Rockefeller Foundation -

    Elizabeth Yee

    UNICEF -

    Carla Haddad Mardini

    The London School of Economics -

    Lutfey Siddiqi

    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation -

    Robert Rosen

    Conservation International -

    M. Sanjayan

    Ayala Corporation -

    Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala

    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