Investing in human capital drives
global development
By nurturing the next generation, we can build a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and lead healthy, empowered, and productive lives.
Southeast Asia stands as one of the world's most dynamic regions. Its young and growing population presents a powerful opportunity to drive sustainable and inclusive growth and progress. While the region has made remarkable development strides in recent decades, access to quality healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities remains uneven. This disparity prevents underserved individuals from reaching their full potential.
Southeast Asia stands as one of the world's most dynamic regions. Its young and growing population presents a powerful opportunity to drive sustainable and inclusive growth and progress. While the region has made remarkable development strides in recent decades, access to quality healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities remains uneven. This disparity prevents underserved individuals from reaching their full potential.
To drive lasting change for communities in Southeast Asia, we focus on two pivotal stages of life:
Early Childhood DevelopmentInvest in health, nutrition, and early learning to give every child the best possible start in life
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Youth Employment and LivelihoodsEquip young people with the skills and access to opportunities for meaningful and sustainable work
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We are part of the Global Early Childhood Funders network and the Philanthropy Asia Alliance’s Health for Human Potential Community as we collaborate with partners in the space to amplify collective impact.
Programmes We Support
A Gateway for Life
Increase access to sustainable and meaningful employment in the digital sector for youths
SEA Economic Wellbeing Fund
Provide flexible funding and capacity-building support to local organisations working to improve youth employability
Independent Childcare Provider Training Programme
Demonstrate a scalable model to train independent childcare providers through a Train-the-Trainers approach
Provide access to quality age- and gender-responsive health and nutrition services for children and their mothers
Foster an enabling policy environment for food fortification by strengthening commitment and capacity of government and key stakeholders
Evaluate whether trained school leaders can advance Differentiated Learning approaches to improve learning outcomes
Provide quality play-based learning to young children in sustainable and safe spaces to promote holistic development
Deploy unrestricted funding to non-profits improving Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition outcomes
Review parenting and early childhood programmes and policies for children aged 0 to 6 years.
Train village midwives and community health workers to deliver quality, last-mile antenatal care to local communities
Harness social finance tools to improve health and education outcomes for children living in vulnerable communities