Cross‑sector dialogue highlights progress to date as Commissioners prepare for the September unveiling of their Interim Report in Hong Kong
February 12, 2026 — RIYADH — The Commission on Asian Philanthropy, a coalition of 13 of Asia’s leading philanthropic organisations, convened in Riyadh this week for its fifth regional dialogue, hosted by the King Khalid Foundation. The meeting marked a key milestone as Commissioners prepare their Interim Report, to be unveiled at PBC 2026 in Hong Kong this September.
The Interim Report will provide a comprehensive look at how philanthropy in Asia is evolving, the scale of resources already mobilised, and the opportunities for philanthropy to work more closely with governments, markets and communities. The Commission will lay out pathways for unlocking philanthropy’s full contribution to Asia’s development goals—themes that were emphasised throughout the Riyadh discussions.
Lester Huang, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Chairman of the Institute of Philanthropy, noted: “The Interim Report of the Commission on Asian Philanthropy will define Asian philanthropy and chart pathways to unlock its full potential. By cultivating knowledge and encouraging peer learning, as we did in Riyadh, we can accelerate social outcomes and ensure philanthropy in Asia grows in scale, resilience and impact.”
The meeting coincided with the 41st Asian Racing Conference, underscoring a week in which diverse Asian sectors—philanthropy and sport—came together in Riyadh to elevate standards and foster regional collaboration that bridges public and private institutions. This was highlighted by the Leadership Dialogue Networking Reception, co-hosted by the Asia Philanthropy Congress, the Institute of Philanthropy and the King Khalid Foundation. The event brought together public, private and philanthropic sector leaders under the theme “Bridging for Good – The Asian Way of Giving”.
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About the Asia Philanthropy Congress
The Asia Philanthropy Congress was launched in 2022 as a venue for inviting the leaders of organizations 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. Philanthropic activities––meaning both charitable work and social contribution––have an advantage in that they allow the swift provision of assistance in areas where public assistance from government agencies, corporate activities, or social investment cannot offer sufficient solutions. The congress gathers the leaders of the Asian philanthropy sector, especially from foundations that play a leading role in such activities, aiming to identify solutions together.
About the Institute of Philanthropy
The Institute of Philanthropy was established in September 2023 through a seed grant of HK$6.8 billion (US$870 million) from The Hong Kong Jockey Club and its Charities Trust. Established as an independent “think-fund-do” tank for China, Asia and beyond, IoP is dedicated to promoting philanthropic thought leadership and enhancing sector capabilities at local, regional and global levels in collaboration with fellow funders. It seeks to provide an Asia-based platform bringing global stakeholders together to promote the betterment of societies everywhere.
Photo caption: Members of the Commission on Asian Philanthropy met in Riyadh. (l-r) Warren Ang, Founder and CEO, Voyage (Research Secretariat of the Commission); Xiao Liming, Secretary-General, Tencent Charity Foundation; Dr. Gabriel Leung, Executive Director, Charities and Community, Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; Boon Heong Ng, Executive Director and CEO, Temasek Foundation; Prasetyo Wibowo, Chief of Research and Development, Yayasan Dompet Dhuafa Republika; Ichiro Kabasawa, Executive Director, The Nippon Foundation; Her Royal Highness Princess Moudi bint Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, General Secretary of the Board of Trustees, King Khalid Foundation; Her Highness Princess Nouf bint Muhammad bin Abdullah Al Saud, CEO, King Khalid Foundation; Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, Chairperson of the Board, Kasikornthai Foundation; Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki, Managing Director, Yayasan Hasanah; Masato Seko, Senior Director, The Nippon Foundation (Asia Philanthropy Congress, Co-Convenor of the Commission); Aditya Natraj, CEO, Piramal Foundation; Balaji Ganapathy, Founder, Social Positive, Former Chief Social Responsibility Officer, Tata Consultancy Services; Brian San, Secretary-General, Institute of Philanthropy (Co-Convenor of the Commission); Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO, AVPN (Platform Partner of the Commission)
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