Unleashing the Full Potential
of Asian Philanthropy
ABOUT THE COMMISSION
Asian philanthropy is entering a new phase alongside the region’s rapid economic development and rising wealth. Home to 60% of the world’s population, Asia faces environmental and social challenges that require collaboration across sectors. Strengthening philanthropic knowledge, practices, infrastructure, and ecosystems can help mobilise private resources to work more effectively alongside public efforts in addressing these needs.
The Commission on Asian Philanthropy (“the Commission”) brings together leading philanthropic funders across the region for a multi-year effort to map the current state of Asian philanthropy, study various philanthropic growth models, and engage policymakers and institutions. This work will culminate in a report outlining strategies and investment roadmaps to strengthen domestic philanthropic ecosystems across Asia — offering actionable guidance to funders and partners committed to advancing systemic change through philanthropy.
Vision
An accelerated change in the trajectory [the quantum and quality] of Asian philanthropy to unleash its full potential toward more inclusive and sustainable societies.
Mission
To advance the “in Asia, for Asia” definitions, models, and ecosystems of philanthropy to professionalise the philanthropic sector in the region and expand its influence as a mainstream partner for systemic change.
COMMISSIONERS (Asia - Zoomed In)
China Soong Ching Ling Foundation
Upholds the principle of “peace, reunification, and future” and serves as a key platform for diplomacy and advancing public welfare in China.
IDEAS Dompet Dhuafa Republika
Manages zakat, infaq, sadaqah, waqf, and other social funds, supporting initiatives across health, education, economy, social development, and proselytisation and cultural efforts in Indonesia.
King Khalid Foundation
Fosters a prosperous, equitable and sustainable society and drives initiatives like training, research, policy advocacy, and awards in Saudi Arabia.
Piramal Foundation
Develops innovative solutions to overcome key barriers to India’s economic growth, focusing on improving healthcare, education, water sustainability, and gender equality.
Tanoto Foundation
Unlocks individuals’ full potential through quality education, focusing on improving learning environments, developing future leaders, and advancing medical research and sciences.
Tata Consultancy Services
Focuses on education, skill development, employment, and entrepreneurship, and creates equitable pathways for women, youth, and marginalised groups through breakthrough innovation.
Tencent Charity Foundation
Promotes internet and philanthropy integration to drive sustainable social value innovation, improves public welfare services, and builds a sustainable philanthropic ecosystem through digitalisation.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Focuses on improving the quality of life of people in Hong Kong by working with the Government, non-governmental organisations, foundations, and community partners to address pressing social needs.
The Nippon Foundation
Supports various efforts in education, social welfare, public health, and more in over 100 countries, and funds community-led efforts aimed at realising a more peaceful and prosperous global society with its partners.
Yayasan Hasanah
Focuses on pressing community, social, and environmental issues in Malaysia, and works to bring together policymakers, civil society organisations, corporations, and local communities to enable collective impact.
Erth Zayed Philanthropies
Unites the United Arab Emirates’ philanthropic efforts to deliver solutions to global humanitarian, environmental, and development challenges. It invests in healthcare, education, food security, etc., supporting people and communities to thrive.
Kasikornthai Foundation
Focuses on enhancing the quality of life for children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities through initiatives addressing education, healthcare, nutrition, safety, and vocational development.
Temasek Foundation
Supports programmes that uplift lives and communities in Singapore and beyond, uncovering unseen gaps, bridging challenge and transformation, and innovating solutions with positive outcomes for generations to come.
COMMISSIONERS
Yayasan Dompet Dhuafa RepublikaThe institution manages zakat, infaq, sadaqah, waqf, and other social funds, supporting initiatives and empowerments across health, education, economy, social development, and cultural efforts in Indonesia. Visit Website
King Khalid FoundationDedicated to fostering a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable society, the foundation drives initiatives like social investment, capacity building, awards, policy design and advocacy in Saudi Arabia. Visit Website
Piramal FoundationThe foundation focuses on building capacity of governments to deliver services in education, health, water and gender, through digitisation, leadership development, decentralisation, and inclusion. Visit Website
Tanoto FoundationTanoto Foundation unlocks human potential, helps communities thrive, and creates lasting impact. It believes in providing every person with the opportunity to realise his or her full potential by catalysing systems change in education and healthcare. Visit Website
Tata Consultancy ServicesEmpowering marginalised people and communities towards economic opportunity, the organisation's big bets on education, skill development, employment, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion aim to create equitable pathways for women, youth, and marginalised groups in India and 55 countries globally. Visit Website
Tencent Charity FoundationChina’s first internet company-founded foundation integrates the internet with philanthropy to drive sustainable social value innovation. Visit Website
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities TrustThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust focuses on improving the quality of life of people in Hong Kong by working with the Government, non-governmental organisations, foundations, and community partners to address pressing social needs. Visit Website
The Nippon FoundationOperating in over 100 countries, the foundation supports various efforts in education, social welfare, public health, and more. Visit Website
Yayasan HasanahThe foundation goes beyond funding to build sustainable ecosystems in education, communities, environment, arts & public spaces, and knowledge. It works through strong partnerships and advocacy to uplift lives and drive meaningful reform towards advancing Malaysia. Visit Website
Erth Zayed Philanthropies
Erth Zayed Philanthropies unites a network of values-driven UAE philanthropies and partners with communities globally across health, agriculture & food security, education, environment, economic empowerment, culture, and community engagement to unlock potential, deliver meaningful impact, and advance sustainable development.
Kasikornthai Foundation
The foundation enhances the quality of life for vulnerable populations and supports community well-being by addressing local economic, education, and healthcare needs, and promoting forest-based livelihoods and environmental stewardship.
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Temasek Foundation
Temasek Foundation’s purpose is to inspire lives for every generation by piloting innovative and scalable solutions to connect people, uplift lives, protect planet, and advance capabilities in Asia.
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Yayasan Dompet Dhuafa Republika
The institution manages zakat, infaq, sadaqah, waqf, and other social funds, supporting initiatives and empowerments across health, education, economy, social development, and cultural efforts in Indonesia.
Visit Website
King Khalid Foundation
Dedicated to fostering a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable society,
the foundation drives initiatives like social investment, capacity building, awards, policy design and advocacy in Saudi Arabia.
Piramal Foundation
The foundation focuses on building capacity of governments to deliver services in education, health, water and gender, through digitisation, leadership
development, decentralisation, and inclusion.
Tanoto Foundation
Tanoto Foundation unlocks human potential, helps communities thrive, and creates lasting impact. It believes in providing every person with the opportunity to realise his or her full potential by catalysing systems change in education and healthcare.
Tata Consultancy Services
Empowering marginalised people and communities towards economic opportunity, the organisation's big bets on education, skill development, employment, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion aim to create equitable pathways for women, youth, and marginalised groups in India and 55 countries globally.
Tencent Charity Foundation
China’s first internet company-founded foundation integrates the internet with philanthropy to drive sustainable social value innovation.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust focuses on improving the quality of life of people in Hong Kong by working with the Government, non-governmental organisations, foundations, and community partners to address pressing social needs.
The Nippon Foundation
Operating in over 100 countries, the foundation supports various efforts in education, social welfare, public health, and more.
Yayasan Hasanah
The foundation goes beyond funding to build sustainable ecosystems in education, communities, environment, arts & public spaces, and knowledge. It works through strong partnerships and advocacy to uplift lives and drive meaningful reform towards advancing Malaysia.
Erth Zayed Philanthropies
Erth Zayed Philanthropies unites a network of values-driven UAE philanthropies and partners with communities globally across health, agriculture & food security, education, environment, economic empowerment, culture, and community engagement to unlock potential, deliver meaningful impact, and advance sustainable development.
Kasikornthai Foundation
The foundation enhances the quality of life for vulnerable populations and supports community well-being by addressing local economic, education, and healthcare needs, and promoting forest-based livelihoods and environmental stewardship.
Temasek Foundation
Temasek Foundation’s purpose is to inspire lives for every generation by piloting innovative and scalable solutions to connect people, uplift lives, protect planet, and advance capabilities in Asia.
CO-CONVENORS
The Asia Philanthropy Congress was launched in 2022 as a venue for convening the leaders of organisations in the philanthropy sector, especially foundations engaged with addressing social issues in the Asia region, and promoting cooperation and coordination aimed at solving these issues. The congress is held annually and gathers leaders of the Asian philanthropy sector, especially from foundations and the business sector that play a leading role in philanthropic activities, aiming to identify solutions together.
The Institute of Philanthropy was established as an independent “Think-Fund-Do” tank dedicated to promoting philanthropic thought leadership and enhancing sector capabilities at national, regional, and global levels. Our unique approach integrates insights, resources, and actions to ensure that strategic thinking is effectively translated into meaningful and impactful outcomes.
CO-SECRETARIATS
AVPN is the largest network of social investors in Asia, comprising over 700 funders and resource providers across 43 markets. Their mission is to increase the flow and effectiveness of financial, human, and intellectual capital in Asia by enabling members to channel resources towards impact. As an ecosystem builder, AVPN enables its members to connect, learn, act, and lead across key pillars and improve the effectiveness of deployed capital, bringing local field needs, regional expertise, and policy insights to the forefront. AVPN leads engagement, events, and communications for the Commission.
Voyage is a mission-driven non-profit that actively manages a portfolio of long-term strategic initiatives to achieve impact at scale. Their portfolio has shaped >USD800 million in strategic philanthropy in Asia targeting systems change in philanthropic sector building, poverty alleviation and livelihood, youth and education, ageing, disability inclusion, and mental health. Voyage leads planning, research, and implementation of potential collaborative projects for the Commission.