The Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium [APPC] is an informal network of like-minded organizations dedicated to promoting the flow and effectiveness of philanthropy in the region. We began formally at the end of 1994, after three earlier research conferences that took place in Bangkok [1989]1 Seoul [1993]2 and Osaka [1994]3. Proceedings for these conferences were published. The Consortium is not a membership organization, but an informal network of grantmaking philanthropic institutions and organizations that support the growth and development of Asian grantmaking philanthropies.



APPC`s Mission



APPC`s mission is to increase the quality and quantity of philanthropy within and for Asia by strengthening the institutional infrastructure and improving the operating environment for the philanthropy sector. To achieve its mission, APPC serves as a catalyst, convener, and network builder.



The Consortium`s efforts have focused primarily at the level of policy development, human resource development, and increasing public understanding of the potential role of philanthropy in addressing significant national problems. More specifically, we have worked in four areas:



Increasing public awareness of and support for philanthropy and the nonprofit sector

Contributing to the development of organizational and human resources for philanthropy

Facilitating resource mobilization in and to Asia

Improving the legal, regulatory, and fiscal framework for philanthropy and the nonprofit sector