Press Releases
Below are all the official press releases issued by the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), highlighting key announcements, research launches, and organizational updates.
Press Release: The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) Welcomes Dongmei Kong, Founder and Chairperson of the Dongrun Foundation, to its Board of Governors
A highly respected leader in China’s philanthropic sector, Ms. Kong also serves as Vice President of the China Charity Alliance. SHANGHAI (June 18, 2026) — The ...
Press Release: Doing Good Index 2026: Asia’s US$753 Billion Philanthropic Potential Remains Unrealized
In the 2026 edition of its flagship policy report, the Doing Good Index, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) finds that Asia’s capacity to ...
Press Release: Philanthropy Deployed as Risk Capital Holds Potential to Scale Early-Stage Innovations in Asia, New Report Finds
Philanthropy Asia Alliance and Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society’s new research explores how Asian funders are bridging this gap, and the lessons to scale ...
Press Release: New Research Reveals High Potential for Diaspora Philanthropy to China, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam
The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) urges governments and intermediaries to facilitate more formal diaspora philanthropy as development finance pressures grow across Asia. HONG KONG ...
Press Release: The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) Strengthens Regional Presence in Northeast Asia with Renewed Leadership in Korea and Japan
The appointment of Heesu Jang as Director, Northeast Asia, marks a strategic step in CAPS’ mission to advance effective giving and impact investing across the ...
Press Release: New Report—Asian Philanthropy Positioned to Lead on Maternal and Child Health as Foreign Aid Retreats
The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society research examines unique approaches by domestic funders in China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines as the landscape for ...
Press Release: New Report Identifies Drivers and Motivations Behind Ultra-High-Net-Worth Family Giving in Asia
The Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) releases report examining the drivers and motivations behind why ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families give in Asia. HONG KONG ...
Press Release: CAPS Unveils New Study on Collaborative Giving—Unlocking the Potential of Philanthropy in Asia
While collaborative funding models remain relatively scarce, the potential for meaningful impact through collaboration is significant in Asia. HONG KONG (October 21, 2024)—The Centre for ...
Press Release: Companies Step Up—Public-Private Partnerships for Social Good Proliferate Across Asia
Companies face growing expectations to address needs that governments alone cannot meet; public-private partnerships for social good can help, and 88% of top Asian business ...
Press Release: 70% of Social Sector Organizations Are Insufficiently Prepared Against Cybersecurity Threats
The Doing Good Index 2024 reveals Asia’s social sector is unprepared for technological challenges. HONG KONG (June 11, 2024) — The Centre for Asian Philanthropy ...