Philanthropy Asia Alliance

PAA and the Sustainable Social Value (SSV) Collaborative recently co-hosted a learning journey in Singapore, welcoming 22 representatives from leading corporates and corporate philanthropies from China for two days of exchange on collaborative philanthropy and impact investing 🌏🤝 This visit marks the first of many joint initiatives under our strategic partnership with the SSV Collaborative, co-chaired by Tencent Sustainable Social Value Organization (SSV), Yili Group, and Lenovo. Delegates explored how Singapore organisations align purpose, capital, and partnerships to deliver meaningful social impact — engaging with the Temasek Trust ecosystem (Temasek Foundation, Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP), abcIMPACT), as well as Tote Board, Convergence Blended Finance, and Temasek’s Community Stewardship and Impact Investing teams. Together with AVPN and The Majurity Trust, we hosted a panel on collaborative philanthropy to share models for building trust and enabling collective action across Asia. This was followed by a roundtable with PAA members — DBS Foundation, SHEIN, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Macquarie Group Foundation and TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) — where participants exchanged insights on best practices, challenges, and opportunities for corporate philanthropy. A big thank you to the SSV Collaborative and to all partners, speakers, and participants — including Li Foundation and Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology (SEE) Foudation — for contributing to such a rich learning exchange. Together, we are working to advance collaborative philanthropy and strengthen the corporate philanthropy ecosystem in China and across Asia ✨ #Singapore #China #CollaborativePhilanthropy #ImpactInvesting #CorporatePhilanthropy #Asia

Today, we had the privilege of hosting Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore and Distinguished Patron of the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA), at the refreshed Temasek Shophouse at 28 Orchard Road. Launched by then Senior Minister Tharman in 2019, Temasek Shophouse is a social impact hub and home to a community of organisations including Temasek Trust, PAA, and our fellow ecosystem entities. Following a major expansion and restoration that tripled its space, the Shophouse continues to convene changemakers, foster collaborations, and catalyse solutions for the common good. President Tharman was welcomed by Ms Ho Ching, Chairman of Temasek Trust, Mr Desmond Kuek, CEO of Temasek Trust, Mr Shaun Seow, CEO of PAA, and Ms Yvonne Tay, General Manager of Temasek Shophouse. He toured the newly renovated space, which will fully reopen in 2026 after the completion of its outdoor areas. As we continue our mission to drive impactful, collaborative philanthropy across Asia, we are deeply grateful to President Tharman for his continued support and guidance. Click through the photo album below to see highlights from his visit 👇 #CollaborativePhilanthropy #SocialImpact #Changemakers #AsiaImpact

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I had a great conversation with Rob Sachs in a podcast on how philanthropy can strategically bring about positive impact for Asia and the world. Have a listen: https://lnkd.in/gtPKGZca Tell me what you think; I’d love to hear from you, as it helps PAA refine our strategy and strengthen partnerships with our growing alliance of members and partners. Rob and I spoke about catalytic capital — why patient, risk-tolerant philanthropy can unlock larger pools of funding — and why blended finance is no longer conceptual, but a practical way to turn ambitious projects into reality. We also discussed what we’re seeing across the region: early-stage innovations in public health, communities adapting to climate impacts, and a growing appetite to scale solutions that once felt out of reach. For PAA, this is the real opportunity. Bringing public, private, and philanthropic partners into the same conversation. Surfacing ideas that deserve to grow. Connecting capital to problems that matter. And doing all of this alongside partners such as AVPN, which hosted PAA in Hong Kong at their 2025 Global Conference. Listen to the rest of the AVPN x Foreign Policy podcast series for more perspectives from leaders across Asia, featuring Naina Subberwal Batra, Brian San, Lisa George and others in the space. Philanthropy Asia Alliance

The climate crisis is also a health crisis. 🌏 Rising temperatures, worsening air pollution, and the spread of infectious diseases are putting billions of lives at risk, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. #Asia, home to more than half the world’s population, faces some of the highest climate-related health risks. To act urgently, leading philanthropies have launched the 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at #COP30, committing 𝗨𝗦$𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 to accelerate solutions on extreme heat, air pollution, and climate-sensitive infectious diseases. The funds will also strengthen climate and health data to build resilient health systems. #PAA is proud to be part of this effort, supporting bold solutions that protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat and prevent future warming. The Coalition also includes Bloomberg Philanthropies, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Gates Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and Wellcome Trust. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6yBSv3q #Climate #Health #Philanthropy

In Kuala Lumpur this week to present the mentee cohort for the new Amplifier 2025 Tourism track alongside Shamina Singh, President and Founder of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, at the inaugural Mastercard ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit. The Tourism track aims to advance SME supplier sustainability across Asia. The three selected impact organisations have shown promising innovations in this space. With support from Mastercard as an Impact Innovation Partner, each mentee will receive S$100,000 in catalytic funding, mentorship, and access to a regional ecosystem of support. 🔹 AlterPacks (Singapore) transforms agricultural waste into high-performance, compostable alternatives. 🔹 Green Rebel Foods (Southeast Asia) makes plant-based proteins accessible and affordable. 🔹 N&E Innovations Pte Ltd (Singapore) converts food waste into antibacterial packaging and agriculture post-harvest coating solutions. Last month, we also unveiled the Amplifier 2025 Textiles track mentees — Baytech - HMS (HandMadeStone), Haelixa, Novoloop, and unspun™ — who are innovating in circularity, traceability, and sustainable production across the fashion value chain. The Textiles track is supported by Impact Innovation Partner SHEIN and the Singapore Fashion Council as a strategic partner. The Amplifier is a global mentorship programme led by the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices (CIIP) and Philanthropy Asia Alliance with support from 70+ partners, helping early-stage impact ventures scale across Asia. Grateful to the Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth for their continued support on this initiative since the get-go. More about the Amplifier 2025: https://lnkd.in/gbvzSb32 #AIGS25 #Amplifier2025 #SMEs #Tourism #Sustainability #InclusiveGrowth #Philanthropy Shamina Singh Subhashini (Shuba) Chandran Payal Dalal Dawn Chan Emma Stanton Ted Howland Chii Fen Hiu Akhil Khurana Karen Cheah Nur Aina Farhana Mat Nasir Max Mandias Sean Lew Darioush Kottke

While in Jakarta last week, the PAA team visited Yayasan Islam Al-Hamidiyah — a 𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯, or Islamic boarding school, which is an integral part of Indonesia’s vibrant faith-based giving ecosystem. 𝘗𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘴 have long played a central role in shaping both moral and social development, nurturing generations through values-based education and community stewardship. Today, they continue to evolve alongside Indonesia’s growing philanthropic landscape. Under the nation’s Zakat system, contributions reached USD 2.55 billion in 2024, with institutional giving tripling since 2015 to USD 730 million — reflecting how faith-based philanthropy is becoming more professionalised and impactful. 📚 At Al-Hamidiyah, we saw how traditional Islamic values are balanced with modern education. Students shared projects under the STEAMMI curriculum, which integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Montessori, and Islamic studies — a holistic approach that builds both knowledge and character.   🌱 Beyond academics, the 𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯 embeds sustainability and stewardship into everyday learning. Students recycle food waste and develop practical environmental solutions, showing how Indonesia’s young minds blend modern thinking with deep-rooted faith and community values.   Faith-based organisations like Al-Hamidiyah have long been trusted conveners in Indonesia and are vital partners in shaping Asia’s giving landscape — capable of mobilising communities, shaping mindsets, and inspiring action across generations.   We left inspired by how faith, innovation, and purpose can come together to drive meaningful change, and look forward to continued engagement with such partners to advance inclusive development across Asia. #Philanthropy #Asia #FaithBasedGiving #Indonesia #Education #Impact

We’re delighted that The International Land and Forest Tenure Facility, one of PAA’s nominations to The Earthshot Prize 2025, has been selected as a finalist this year! 🌍   Funded by a PAA member, their work shows how empowering Indigenous and local communities to protect their land and resources can deliver lasting impact for both people and the planet — an approach that resonates deeply with our vision of collaborative, systemic change. In Asia, this includes partnerships in countries such as Indonesia, where Tenure Facility is working with the Indigenous Peoples' Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN) to secure 1.5 million hectares of customary land — protecting biodiversity and strengthening community-led conservation for lasting climate resilience.   Temasek Trust, a Founding Partner of the Earthshot Prize, works closely with the Prize to spotlight Asia’s role in advancing innovative, scalable solutions for our planet. Through this shared ecosystem, we’re proud to see ideas like Tenure Facility gaining global recognition.   This November at The Earthshot Prize Awards in Rio, five of the 15 Finalists will each receive a £1 million prize to accelerate their impact. Every Finalist will also gain access to an unparalleled network of partners to help scale their solutions – and we’re honoured to stand alongside them on this journey.   Discover all of this year’s Finalists: https://lnkd.in/gGjvCJR   #EarthshotPrize #Philanthropy #ClimateAction #PartnershipsForImpact #PAA