19 April 2023 Many people feel a moral obligation to help others and make a positive difference in the world. Their giving is motivated by a myriad of factors including altruism, family and personal values; religion; personal affiliation as well as prestige. Giving is often perceived as a rewarding and fulfilling experience to make a …
The Wide Divide between the Most Effective Charity and the Average Charity Read More »
Philanthropy in Singapore has been growing steadily. Based on annual reports from the Commissioner of Charities (COC), total donations received by registered charities in Singapore increased from S$1.8 billion in 2009 to S$3.2 billion in 2019, an annualised growth of 6.0% over 10 years. Tax deductible donations grew at an annualised rate of 4.0% in …
Singapore’s Biggest Philanthropic Organisations 2022 Read More »
January 2018 The study reviews the current state of impact investments in Singapore and Hong Kong, particularly those that have engaged with foundations. It further looks at the trends and challenges of the impact investment sector before presenting a list of recommendations. Impact investment assets globally represent a mere 0.2 percent of global wealth as …
Philanthropy on the Road to Nationhood in Singapore Read More »
February 2018 This study looks at an emerging trend in which wealthy families, individuals, and corporations in Asia set up foundations to institutionalise their giving. This giving is motivated by a myriad of factors beyond prestige and status, including the desire to give back to society, religion, family and personal values, the desire to drive change, personal experience, and/or …
Philanthropic Foundations In Asia – Insights from Singapore, Myanmar and China Read More »
January 2018 The study reviews the current state of impact investments in Singapore and Hong Kong, particularly those that have engaged with foundations. It further looks at the trends and challenges of the impact investment sector before presenting a list of recommendations. Impact investment assets globally represent a mere 0.2 percent of global wealth as …
Impact Investments by Foundations in Singapore and Hong Kong Read More »
April 2013 How philanthropy in Asia will develop in the coming decade matters. Despite economic progress having lifted millions out of poverty in the last 20 years, one half of Asia’s 1.63 billion people live on incomes of less than $2[1] a day. We don’t yet fully understand the impact of the 2008 global financial …