Boasting the title of the world’s most populous nation and one of the largest economies, China presents a distinct set of challenges for philanthropic endeavors. Its rich history, diverse culture, and rapid development converge to form a complex landscape that demands a profound understanding for impactful international grantmaking. Today, we have the privilege of gaining insights from Carol Yang, who serves as the Head of the China Representative Office for Give2Asia. With her extensive experience and expertise in leadership, philanthropy, and grantmaking within China, Carol offers invaluabl ..read more

Empowering Communities: The Role of Local NGOs in Disaster Risk Reduction  2023 has been a busy year for Give2Asia in disaster response. From earthquakes ravaging Turkey, Syria, and Morrocco to cyclones and flooding across China, the Philippines, India and Pakistan to landslides in Japan and South Korea Give2Asia and its DisasterLink partners have been hard at work fundraising and delivering critical aid and supplies to effected communities. There is, however, another side to disaster response that is frequently overlooked and underfunded: Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Since October 13 i ..read more

WINGS: 5 things to know about international giving to the Middle East This article was originally published by WINGS. You can view the original post here.  Philanthropy is not a new concept in the Middle East. Historically rooted largely in religious giving, the region has had a rich charitable sector for centuries. In recent years, the sector has evolved where private and non-religious philanthropy has been flourishing alongside government and community programmes to address many challenges facing the region including conflict, poverty, and inequality. This growing interest in grantmaki ..read more

Report: India Flood Relief (2020) In July and August 2020, extreme rainfall caused widespread flooding in India. Executive Summary    More than 3,000 villages across 29 districts in the state were flooded.   According to the National Emergency Response Centre (NDMI), the situation forced the evacuation of at least 568,000 people, with over 210,000 of them finding shelter in relief centers. Tragically, the death toll stands at a devastating 771 individuals.  The states hit hardest by this calamity include West Bengal, Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, K ..read more

Give2Asia’s DisasterLink Network Expands to 15 New Locations, Extending Support to 51 Partners In a significant milestone for disaster response and recovery efforts across Asia, Give2Asia is thrilled to announce the expansion of its DisasterLink Network. This expansion brings the total number of supported locations to 20 and partners to 51, strengthening our commitment to rapid, localized, effective disaster response in the region. A Growing Network for Swift Disaster Response The DisasterLink Network, launched in 2022, was designed to facilitate faster disaster response funding to communities ..read more

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