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.
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.
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.
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.
Ecosystem-building stood out as a core theme at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2025. Beyond funding, enduring solutions also require coordinated platforms, shared vision, and long-term collaboration across sectors.
Over 20 cross-sector leaders came together during PAA’s closed-door breakfast session at Davos to discuss strategies to accelerate Asia’s transition towards a sustainable future.
Asia Philanthropy Circle, ClimateWorks Foundation, and Philanthropy Asia Alliance discuss the role of philanthropy in driving impactful climate solutions.
Decarbonising Rice by Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory and Climate Action Data (CAD) Trust were recognised at the World Economic Forum’s inaugural World Economic Forum GAEA Awards for their groundbreaking approaches to tackling climate challenges.
Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, President of the Aboitiz Foundation, reveals how an integrated approach to education, job creation, and environmental stewardship is transforming communities and shaping a brighter future.
Economies across Asia are changing rapidly, as challenges and opportunities converge — and philanthropy has a role to play in this moment.
Dawn Tan, Head of the Asia Centre for Changemakers, discusses how Holistic Philanthropy can transform the philanthropic landscape in Asia by aligning capital, impact, and community needs.
PAA member Badr Jafar discusses the evolution of Asian philanthropy, emphasising the importance of strategic giving, collaboration, and innovation to drive sustainable impact.
Following PAA's launch in September 2023, we reflect on our year of learnings and look forward to deepening collaborations to advance Asia-focused solutions for a sustainable future.
Beth Thompson, Chief Strategy Officer at Wellcome Trust, explores the foundation’s focus on the intersection of climate and health in Asia, and how philanthropy can drive tangible impact in this vital area.
In the latest edition of PAA Chats, PAA members and partners share their insights and experiences of driving and scaling impact through a systems lens.
In the latest edition of PAA Chats, PAA members and partners share their insights on how innovative multi-sector partnerships are creating sustainable, scalable solutions and fostering systemic change.
Investing in climate and nature has become more urgent than ever, demanding innovative financial strategies that bridge gaps across public, private, and philanthropic sectors.
The Amplifier mentorship programme’s first cohort of mentees — impact ventures Circ, GRST, MAYANI, MYCL, and Sampangan — had a fruitful induction week in Singapore, participating in workshops, masterclasses, and networking events.
Themed "Partnerships for Action", this year’s Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS) by the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) took place from 15-18 April and brought together over 400 participants from the global philanthropic, private, and public sectors.
This year's Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS), organised by the Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA), featured immersive, impact-in-action site visits to Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm and the OceanXplorer research vessel operated by OceanX.