May 14, 2012
Today, Give2Asia, a U.S.-based public nonprofit promoting transformative philanthropy for Asia, announces a new fiscal sponsor partnership to bring sustainable development and employment to the Hualien-Taidong region of Taiwan. The partnership with The Alliance Cultural Foundation will help provide educational programs, business advisory services, arts, culture and eco-tourism to the area which is home to many indigenous tribes, but whose economic development and resources fall short of their rich cultural traditions. Through its partnership with Give2Asia, The Alliance Cultural Foundation will be able to network and fundraise with its donor base and supporters in the United States. [Read more...]
Give2Asia and The Alliance Cultural Foundation Partner for Taiwanese Indigenous Communities
Congratulations to Give2Asia Partners Named Best Corporate Citizens
April 19, 2012
CR Magazine recently released its annual list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. Give2Asia would like to congratulate all 10 of our corporate partners who made the list this year: Pepsico (22), Johnson & Johnson (36), Walt Disney (41), EMC (47), Target (64), Time Warner (65), State Street (83), Symantec (85) and special recognition for Starbucks (24) and Cisco Systems (43), two of only three companies that have made the list all 13 years.
According to Forbes Magazine “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens list ranks companies based on publicly available information in seven categories: environment, climate change, employee relations, human rights, governance, finance, and philanthropy. The list’s creators assign a 19.5% weighting to environmental impact and employee relations, because they think they are what consumers, shareholders and employees care most about.”
Read the story from Forbes and see the complete list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens, by clicking here.
Venture Philanthropy Blooms in Asia
Give2Asia is proud to be a founder member of the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network.
Singapore, 11 April 2012
The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network highlighted the growth of Venture Philanthropy across Asia today when it announced it had reached 92 founder members at the launch of Asia’s first venture philanthropy web-based directory.
Venture Philanthropy, often abbreviated to “VP”, has taken root in some Asian countries over the last decade as an effective form of strategic philanthropy and social investment. AVPN brings together VP practitioners and others in the VP eco-system to collaborate and scale their social impact. AVPN’s founder members include leading venture philanthropy organisations, foundations, private equity firms, private banks, family businesses, professional service firms, philanthropy advisors, corporations and universities.
Doug Miller, the chairman of AVPN said: “The launch of AVPN with 92 founder members shows the strong interest that already exists across Asia in VP. The current level of activity in each country is small in terms of overall philanthropy. Through AVPN we expect to see the same growth effect as in Europe when a similar network was launched there”.
In 2005 Doug Miller was the founder chairman of the European Venture Philanthropy Association, now based in Brussels. AVPN builds on the success of the EVPA that is the networking and knowledge hub for European VP leaders and has members from 20 countries.
In Asia the early hotspots for VP supporters are Hong Kong, Singapore and other South East Asian countries. AVPN has members in 18 countries including China and India which, in the medium term, are expected to be the most active countries.
Simon Chadwick, the CEO of AVPN based in Singapore, commented: “AVPN is already active through networking and learning events in the countries with the largest membership. The Member Directory launched today allows anyone interested in Asian VP to connect quickly and directly with like-minded organisations.”
AVPN is building a vibrant VP community across Asia. It organises events for members and non-members to improve their understanding of the VP model. AVPN acts as a facilitator and catalyst for the formation of new venture philanthropy organisations. More information at www.avpn.asia
Twelve Give2Asia Partners Named World’s Most Ethical Companies
March 19, 2012
Twelve partners of Give2Asia, including Pepsi, Starbucks and John Deere were recently named to the 2012 list of Word’s Most Ethical Companies, compiled by the Ethisphere Institute. Ethisphere is a research-based international think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. Results of the annual World’s Most Ethical Companies list were published in Ethisphere Magazine. Give2Asia congratulates all of the companies recognized in the report. [Read more...]
Secretary Clinton Honors Give2Asia Partner Chintan
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announces the winners of the first Secretary's Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. Give2Asia partner Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group accepted one of the awards for its work with waste pickers in urban areas of India.
Give2Asia’s partner Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group places one of India’s most marginalized populations – the informal labor sector, otherwise known as waste pickers – into schools and safe jobs. In order to earn a living, these children and adults salvage paper, plastic and metals from waste dumps to sell to recycling centers, a job that comes not only with sanitation and health problems, but also cultural ones. [Read more...]
Commemorating 3.11: The One-Year Anniversary of Japan’s Disaster
Dear Friends,
As we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragic disasters that befell Japan last March, the staff and directors of Give2Asia wish to thank everyone who contributed to the relief and recovery effort. Most experts believe that complete recovery of the region will take a decade or more. While this means we still have much to accomplish, we have built strong partnerships over this past year in Japan, the US, and elsewhere that will help to reinvigorate the local communities where we work.
With gratitude and optimism,
Barnett F. Baron
President & CEO, Give2Asia [Read more...]
Japan Disaster Recovery Hinges Upon Revitalizing Local Economy
March 9, 2011
San Francisco, Calif. – The recovery of the Tohoku region of Japan from last year’s earthquake, tsunami and resulting nuclear disaster will hinge on revitalizing the local economy, according to two new reports from Give2Asia, a San Francisco-based nonprofit specializing in facilitating philanthropy to Asia.
For the past year, Give2Asia has partnered with local responders in Tohoku in both immediate relief and longer-term recovery efforts. [Read more...]
Barnett Baron Describes the Japan Disaster’s Impact & Give2Asia’s Next Steps
A ship, washed inland during the tsunami, is being hoisted up in preparation for transport back into the ocean.
For almost one year, the global philanthropic community has been working to help Japan and the people affected by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters. An interview with Give2Asia’s President & CEO is currently being aired on Delta Airlines’ inflight news channel. You are invited to hear what he said about where things stand six months later and what we have planned for the future. [Read more...]
Healthcare Is Focus For Give2Asia’s New Fiscal Sponsor Partnerships
February 6, 2012
Today, Give2Asia, a U.S.-based public nonprofit promoting transformative philanthropy for Asia, announces two new fiscal sponsor partnerships to improve healthcare in Asian communities. The partnerships with the Kythe Philippines Child Life Program and National Yang-Ming University are designed to help these two organizations network and fundraise with their supporters in the United States. [Read more...]
Give2Asia Releases Final Report on 2011 Queensland Floods
February 2, 2012
Beginning in December 2010, Australians living in Queensland suffered the worst flooding the country has seen in 50 years. Pounding rains and swollen rivers submerged over 1,200 homes and damaged 11,000 more. At least 40 towns, with around 200,000 combined people, were affected and water covered an area nearly as large as all of Germany and France combined. Across the state of Queensland, 35 people were killed.
As a result of the massive flooding many of Queensland’s industries shut down, including coal mining, cattle ranching and farming.
At the height of the Queensland floods, Give2Asia began identifying local needs and opportunities for response. Through the Give2Asia Australia Flood Response Fund, we raised $208,499.14 and funded three projects aimed at rebuilding Queensland’s industries and communities. Thank you to all the donors who contributed to the recovery of Australia’s second largest state.
