Philanthropy

TAKING HEART

Data is an ‘important variable’ in philanthropy, leading to sustained giving: panel

When donors know where their funds are going and how they are making an impact, they will be more inclined to continue giving

The boomerang does not just return; it returns having gathered speed and value on its journey, reminding us that in the calculus of a life well-lived, purpose is the ultimate currency.

The ‘boomerang effect’: How strategic philanthropy pays a purpose premium

Beyond the balance sheet, the act of giving generates a unique dividend for the investor

Yong Wee Loon, who swept the major awards at UOB Painting of the Year 2024, is part of Confluence – A UOB Artist Alumni Exhibition.
ARTS

UOB rethinks what it means to support artists

The bank’s latest initiative turns its lucrative art prizes into long-term opportunity

“The narrative has to change. (Health and education) still can be the focus, but you need the electricity. Otherwise, it can’t scale,” notes Um Woochong of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet.

Asian philanthropies should reframe clean energy as driver of social outcomes, says philanthropy platform

Investing in clean power will help societies take a quantum leap, not just a small baby step: CEO of Geapp

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan (left) with OceanX founder Ray Dalio at the launch of the OceanX-NUS expedition.

Billionaire Ray Dalio backs Singapore-led mission to map oceans

BILLIONAIRE Ray Dalio’s philanthropic arm is backing new research in the Indian Ocean to bolster marine protection after nations pledged to curb exploitation of the deep seas.

Globally, only about 2% of philanthropic capital goes into climate solutions, with most of this going into adaptation and resilience, rather than mitigation.

As philanthropic capital grows, Asia’s decade for climate action has come: Milken panellists

Families and foundations should not be discouraged by small amounts of funding, they say

Fred Tsao’s Octave Institute and Number 17 Foundation offer a masterclass in intergenerational capital as a tool for system transformation.

How the new orchestrators blend capital, soft power and systems thinking

Today’s philanthropy is about different capital, deployed differently

The talented young cast of "Here I Am" includes Marcus Isaac (back row, third from left) and Shafiq Izaan (front row, first from right).

BT marks 20 years of nurturing youth with a musical drama

Alumni of The Business Times’ charity, the Budding Artists Fund, come together to stage Here I Am

Temasek Shophouse now boasts three event halls, 60 co-working spaces, a production studio and other facilities.
DESIGN

Temasek Shophouse reopens with secret architectural gems and Violet Oon’s new cafe

The social impact hub on Orchard Road has trebled in size, expanding across four conserved shophouses

From left: Allison Carlson, executive vice-president of Foreign Policy; Larry Kramer, president and vice-chancellor of London School of Economics; Balthasar Staehelin, personal envoy of the president to China and head of regional delegation for East Asia at the International Committee of the Red Cross; and Shivani Garg Patel, chief strategy officer of Skoll Foundation.
TAKING HEART

Philanthropy can take ‘leading role’, adopt more innovative approaches during turbulent times

Panellists say there is a need for greater understanding of local communities when it comes to philanthropy, as well as more effective communication