The session on Funding Systems Change in Asia was a powerful call to action for philanthropy to provide more risk capital to test and develop solutions to tough social and environmental challenges, with real potential to lead to systems change. The ability of private capital to take risks was described as its superpower. This extends to capital held in foundations of all types. The session canvassed models that are relevant to philanthropy around the world, …

The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) has announced during its 8th annual conference that they have released their Gender Platform. This will allow for social investors to learn how to include a gender lens in the work that they do, and connect with fellow members across sectors. It will take a century to close the gender gap. We don't wait 100 years. AVPN's Gender Platform is our commitment to ensure we close the gap in …

AVPN Constellations highlights the ways in which AVPN members are ‘addressing the complex problems of our times with stellar interconnected solutions, leveraging the power of networks for greater impact’. In addition to our coverage of the AVPN Virtual Conference 2020, Alliance magazine is taking a look at each of the five winners in turn. Today: Inisiatif Kepemimpinan Pendidikan untuk Raih Prestasi (INSPIRASI) AVPN Members: Tanoto Foundation, Djarum Foundation, Triputra Agro Persada and Central Square Foundation Estimated total financial contribution: …

AVPN Constellations highlights the ways in which AVPN members are ‘addressing the complex problems of our times with stellar interconnected solutions, leveraging the power of networks for greater impact’. In addition to our coverage of the AVPN Virtual Conference 2020, Alliance magazine is taking a look at each of the five winners in turn. Today: Future Right Skills Network AVPN Members: Accenture Solutions Private Ltd, Cisco Systems India Private Ltd, Quest Alliance Estimated total financial contribution: $2.5 million USD …