About the organisation
The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is a uniquely Asian, independent action-oriented research and advisory organization committed to maximizing private resources for doing good. Mission and Goals The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society identifies and disseminates best practices, models, policies, and strategies that can contribute to positive system change in the social investment sector across Asia. CAPS builds shared commitment to an improved social investment sector in Asia by: -Understanding fundamental strengths and cultural practices in Asia; -Researching and promoting public policies that best enable the giving and receiving of private social investment; -Working with philanthropists and corporate donors to increase the impact of their investments; -Enhancing the efficacy of organizations that deliver social services; -Influencing the adoption of business rigor and tools in the charitable sector; and -Creating a regional community of stakeholders working toward these shared goals.
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- 1201A, 12Th Floor, Printing House, 6 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong
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- Op-Ed: The Home Court Advantage for Asian Philanthropy
This week, the World Bank, with Ajay Banga at the helm, will hold its inaugural Philanthropy Forum alongside its Annual Meetings in Bangkok, a sign of growing international attention to philanthropy and to Asia’s role in it. Thirteen years ago, when Hong Kong business leader Ronnie Chan and Dr Ruth Shapiro founded the Centre for […] The post Op-Ed: The Home Court Advantage for Asian Philanthropy appeared first on Centre for Asian Philanthropy & Society (CAPS).
- Blog: Stop Shopping for Outcomes: Why a Flexible Approach Is Essential for Philanthropic Risk Capital
“Sometimes we’re so focused on the model that we create solutions and then look for problems. It’s like, ‘Oh, I love this model, so I’ll go and find people who can actually use this model.’” Martin Tan, Chief Executive Officer of The Majurity Trust, said that about funders at a panel convened by the Centre […] The post Blog: Stop Shopping for Outcomes: Why a Flexible Approach Is Essential for Philanthropic Risk Capital appeared first on Centre for Asian Philanthropy & Society (CAPS).
- Op-Ed: The Car Has Arrived, Where Is the Road?
Korea has adopted generative AI faster than any other country in the world. The non-profit sector is no exception. According to a survey by The Beautiful Foundation, 92.7% of Korean non-profit workers are already utilizing generative AI in their work. However, only 26.8% have adopted generative AI at the organizational level. This means that while […] The post Op-Ed: The Car Has Arrived, Where Is the Road? appeared first on Centre for Asian Philanthropy & Society (CAPS).
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Does not receive recurrent funding from the Social Welfare Department
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- 17/09/2013
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