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Hong Kong, 8 September 2025

Asia’s Philanthropy Trajectory: Five Growth Models Driving Domestic Impact

The Commission on Asian Philanthropy – a coalition of 13 of Asia’s leading philanthropic organisations – today announces early insights from its landmark research study on Asian giving.

Hong Kong, 10 September 2024

Launch of the Commission on Asian Philanthropy

The Commission on Asian Philanthropy was launched at the PBC Forum 2024, bringing together prominent Asian philanthropic organisations to accelerate the change in the trajectory of Asian philanthropy and unleash its full potential for social good. It aims to build an “in Asia, for Asia” ecosystem to professionalise philanthropic practice and respond to the region’s diverse needs.

In the Press

Alliance Magazine - 26 September 2024

Commission on Asian Philanthropy Launched to Share Continent’s Best Practice

Co-convened by the Asian Philanthropy Congress and the Institute of Philanthropy, the Commission on Asian Philanthropy has been launched to bring together leading philanthropy voices across Asia, in what has been described as a “collaborative, sector-building effort”.

The Standard - 19 September 2024

Commission on Asian Philanthropy Launched at Fourth Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum

The Commission on Asian Philanthropy was launched at PBC Forum 2024, bringing together influential philanthropic organisations in Asia to advance sector professionalisation and unleash Asian philanthropy’s full potential for social good.

South China Morning Post - 18 September 2024

A Smarter Way to Hone Philanthropy in Asia

A new regional commission that includes Hong Kong aims to develop more effective solutions for socio-economic and environmental challenges. Philanthropy has immense potential to make the world a better place. But one size does not fit all economically or culturally.

The Business Times - 15 September 2024

Tailoring a Philanthropy Framework for Asian Entities

A new group has been formed with the aim of championing multi-year research to develop a tailored philanthropy framework for Asian entities, culminating in a landmark report scheduled for release in 2027.