About Us

Asia Academy of Philanthropy (hereafter referred to as the "AAP") was founded in 2012 Nov. 15th by a group of experts and scholars from China and abroad specializing in philanthropic innovation research. It is an international, independent, network-based and philanthropic innovation-oriented non-profit organization dedicated to strategic philanthropy research. The Academy promotes innovative philanthropy through "global collaboration in philanthropy" and "cross-sectoral innovation in philanthropy." Its mission is to channel global knowledge into Chinese philanthropy and share Chinese insights with the global philanthropic community. Through these efforts, the Academy seeks to enhance human well-being and realize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), envisioning balanced progress in global social development, economic growth, and environmental protection.

AAP aims to build a philanthropic discourse framework for the creative economy era, optimizing the philanthropic ecosystem. It is committed to innovative research and pathway development across fields such as philanthropy and advanced technology, philanthropy and the new economy, and philanthropy and contemporary culture. In doing so, it aspires to serve as a driving force for philanthropic innovation in China, Asia and globally. With a vision of advocating for global cooperation in philanthropy, AAP promotes exchange and collaboration between China, Asia, and the world to advance philanthropic globalization. AAP focuses on "philanthropic innovation," championing the approach of "Identify social problems, look for innovation and creativity, focus on solutions" to drive equal rights, equal rules, and equal opportunities in China’s philanthropic landscape. AAP’s core functions are to integrate philanthropic innovation resources worldwide, disseminate globalized ideas and methods for philanthropic innovation, foster the development of an innovative philanthropic ecosystem, and facilitate philanthropic initiatives.