[44th Edition] Changing Lives, One Community at a Time

May 2009

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MAIN STORIES

PERSPECTIVES

APPC HAPPENINGS

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

RESOURCES

 

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MAIN STORIES

Changing Lives, One Community at a Time

Past issues of APPC Post have talked about how “global” philanthropy has evolved. At the same time, giving has been expanding locally. Community foundations (CF) increase local involvement, improve lives and foster a culture of giving. These foundations are rooted in the communities they serve, with local stakeholders represented and consulted. (Read more)

Phuket Community Foundation: Engaging a recovering community

Established in 2007, the Phuket Community Foundation (PCF) raises funds for various causes that matter to this tourist haven, still recovering from the devastation of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. (Read more)

 

Pondong Batangan and Pondong Pinoy: Every coin counts

The Philippines has quite a predicament facing its domestic philanthropy. There is a culture of bayanihan, of helping the community, but pervasive poverty keeps many from doing so. An innovative approach came in the form of Pondong Batangan, “community savings” that was funded entirely from small contributions by the community. (Read more)

 


A culture of community philanthropy

Developing countries need assistance on many fronts, to the point that they often seem to be on the brink of helplessness. A natural disaster, economic crunch, and they are pushed over the edge -- people are forced to see their homes, livelihoods, and jobs taken away, without being able to do anything about it. (Read more)

 


First Joint APPC and WINGS event in Asia held


On 27 to 29 April, the Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium hosted the first regional Peer Learning Event (PLE) of the Worldwide Initiative for Grantmakers’ Support. Held in Hong Kong, the two and a half day event was attended by 14 WINGS network participants from Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines and Thailand. The hosting of the event is aligned with the objectives of APPC’s Corporate Philanthropy Program; that of convening leaders of organizations involved in corporate philanthropy in Asia Pacific to discuss issues and share ideas on how to do better philanthropy. (Read more)

 

News and Announcements

May 2009

1. Philanthropy, Business & Government Leaders Hold Forum on Private Giving for China
2. Council on Foundations: Foundations Respond to the Needs of Families Even as their Assets Decline
3. The Asia Foundation Appoints Dr. George Varughese as Country Representative in Nepal

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Resources

May 2009: Weblinks

The following are some websites that continue the discussion and
provide further examples on social investing.