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21/08/2026

Next stop: New Delhi, India!

The stage is set for the AVPN Global Conference 2026, and we can’t wait to bring together thousands of changemakers from across Asia to build a true blueprint for action.

Drop a 👋 in the comments if you’re joining us next week!

20/08/2026

Health impact is getting the spotlight it needs at the AVPN Global Conference 2026. We are dialling up the conversation on the critical issues shaping community wellbeing across Asia—and this is one track you won’t want to miss.

Leaders across policy, philanthropy, and healthcare are coming together in New Delhi to scale life-saving innovations and build resilient health systems for Asia’s vulnerable communities.

An incredible lineup of experts and impactful sessions will focus on maternal & child health, infectious diseases, climate resilience, and health equity. Is your organisation’s healthcare funding reaching the communities that need it most? Join the conversation and help bridge the gap.

25 – 27 August 2026 | New Delhi, India
Find out more at avpn.asia/conference

Gender equality isn’t just a goal. It’s the foundation for real economic growth in Asia.To drive that transformation, we...
18/08/2026

Gender equality isn’t just a goal. It’s the foundation for real economic growth in Asia.

To drive that transformation, we need leaders who know how to move capital and open doors. That’s why we are excited to welcome Reshma Anand to the AVPN Global Conference 2026 in New Delhi!

As Regional Director at the Ford Foundation for India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, Reshma brings nearly 30 years of experience across philanthropy, big corporate foundations (Hindustan Unilever Foundation, Tata Trusts), and social enterprise. An Aspen and TED Fellow, she has spent her career championing responsible philanthropy, inclusive economic growth, and mentorship for young women leaders.

At the Conference, Reshma will join an intimate, curated session on advancing gender equality across Asia. Funders and ecosystem leaders will dive into practical strategies for scaling capital for women’s economic empowerment and bridging funding gaps through cross-sector collaboration.

Find out more: avpn.asia/conference
New Delhi, India | 25–27 August 2026

17/08/2026

Some of the most powerful conversations at the AVPN Global Conference 2026 won’t happen on a main stage. They happen over a warm cup of chai, in a room built for listening.

We are welcoming three new voices to The Chai Room:
- Dato’ Hartini Zainudin (Yayasan Chow Kit)
- Poornima Meegammana (Shilpa Sayura Foundation)
- Siddharth Edake (Conservation International)
Press play for a preview of the soulful music, poetry, and unfiltered stories waiting for you in New Delhi next week.

Find out more: avpn.asia/conference
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India | 25–27 August 2026

[Music credit: Manzil Mystics]

14/08/2026

Gender equality isn’t just a track at the AVPN Global Conference 2026. It informs every conversation on the agenda.

Whether we are discussing climate adaptation, healthcare access, or strategic philanthropy, capital deployment must account for women’s resilience to drive lasting progress across Asia. Integrating this focus into every sector unlocks the full potential of catalytic capital to build systems that are truly strong and inclusive.

Watch the video above for a preview of our highlight speakers and featured sessions exploring these critical issues in New Delhi.

Join us as we move from intent to action.

Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India | 25–27 August 2026

Find out more at: avpn.asia/conference

From disrupted schooling to lost livelihoods, climate change hits local communities first.Because adaptation is a human ...
14/08/2026

From disrupted schooling to lost livelihoods, climate change hits local communities first.

Because adaptation is a human challenge, effective solutions must be led by the communities living through them. But for that to happen, funders face a critical question: are decision-making power and resources actually reaching the ground?

At the AVPN Global Conference 2026, join philanthropy leaders and climate practitioners for a candid session on what true community ownership looks like in practice.

What you’ll take away:
Practical ways to track if your resources are truly shifting to local handsProven models of successful, community-led climate adaptation across AsiaActionable strategies to build conditions where communities can lead and thrive
25–27 August 2026 | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India

Join the waitlist: avpn.asia/conference

How do you protect over 20 million children from Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)? You build a movement that changes systems fro...
14/08/2026

How do you protect over 20 million children from Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)? You build a movement that changes systems from the ground up.

When Pooja Taparia founded Arpan, addressing CSA was a deeply taboo, unspoken issue in many parts of the world. Today, under her leadership, Arpan has transformed into a globally recognised non-profit, scaling a multi-stakeholder ecosystem that combines grassroots education, specialised counselling, and nationwide education and policy integration.

At the AVPN Global Conference 2026, we continue spotlighting stories of people creating meaningful impact across Asia through our Inspired Asians series.

Know someone doing inspiring and meaningful work? We’d love to hear their story.

Tag them and tell us why in the comments.

USD 200 billion over the next two decades.That is the commitment Mark Suzman is guiding as CEO of the Gates Foundation t...
13/08/2026

USD 200 billion over the next two decades.

That is the commitment Mark Suzman is guiding as CEO of the Gates Foundation to ensure no mother or child dies of a preventable cause, deadly infectious diseases are eradicated, and millions are lifted out of poverty.

With a career spanning journalism in apartheid South Africa, high-level policy at the United Nations under Kofi Annan, and nearly two decades at the Gates Foundation, Mark brings an extraordinary depth of experience in tackling systemic inequality at scale.

We are thrilled to host Mark at the AVPN Global Conference 2026 in New Delhi, where he will share insights on strategic philanthropy, global partnerships, and deploying capital for maximum long-term impact.

25–27 August 2026 | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India

Find out more: avpn.asia/conference

12/08/2026

Most people assume that modern slavery is a distant crisis, confined only to lower-income economies.

In Episode 4 of the podcast, Katharine Bryant, Director of Walk Free and co-author of the Global Slavery Index, dismantles this misconception. She reveals that exploitation is deeply embedded within our global supply chains and exists in every single country around the world.

🎧Catch the full conversation among Katharine, Sohini Bhattacharya, and host Kelly Latimer on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Tap the link in our bio to listen.

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